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Troy Aikman Likely Won't Work in Cowboys Front Office
Aikman told The Dallas Morning News he expects no Cowboys front office role, noting Jerry Jones' sons and daughter already hold those jobs; his ESPN deal runs through Super Bowl sixty-one.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Troy Aikman Likely Won’t Work in Cowboys Front Office ‘Regardless of What Happens’ With Jerry Jones”, with reporting from Sports Illustrated.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12:34 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
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- Yahoo SportsTroy Aikman Likely Won’t Work in Cowboys Front Office ‘Regardless of What Happens’ With Jerry Jones
- Sports IllustratedJerry Jones Leaves No Doubt About Desire to Add Troy Aikman to Cowboys' Front Office facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTroy Aikman won't be working in the Cowboys front office, and Troy himself has told The Dallas Morning News why: Jerry Jones' sons and daughter already have those jobs.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the process is simply being thorough, and the first round of interviews was a birth certificate.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, Jerry told 105. 3 The Fan, quote, don't rule it out.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorMeanwhile insider Ed Werder says Troy played for Jerry and didn't think it went all that well.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwelve seasons and it didn't go well? Did he sit at the kids' table?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI'm telling you, it's a family in crisis.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDallas just beat Philadelphia thirty-eight to twenty-one, they're flying, and Troy's chatting with Jerry on the sideline like a guy waiting for a table.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRating it a seven. Fair, family-first, fully booked.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHis ESPN contract runs through Super Bowl sixty-one, so he's got a seat at the Cowboys games. Just not at the table.
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