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Jason Kelce and 5 more candidates to replace Troy Aikman on 'MNF'

Jason Kelce and others may replace Troy Aikman on 'Monday Night Football'

By · Published October 20, 2026  20:43 UTC · Updated October 20, 2026  20:43 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Jason Kelce and others may replace Troy Aikman on 'Monday Night Football'
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Troy Aikman is likely to be replaced on 'Monday Night Football'. However, the dynamics between Aikman and Joe Buck in the 'MNF' booth may also be a factor in the decision.

The New York Times notes that the 'vibes' between Aikman and Buck appear to be fine, but the elephant in the room remains unaddressed. Buck and Aikman have avoided discussing the issue publicly, leaving the outcome uncertain.

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Who are the candidates to replace Troy Aikman?

Jason Kelce and five other candidates

Why is Troy Aikman being replaced?

The decision is unclear, but Mike Wilbon's comments on ESPN and the dynamics between Aikman and Joe Buck may be factors

What is the current status of the 'MNF' booth?

The 'vibes' between Aikman and Buck appear to be fine, but the elephant in the room remains unaddressed

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