Now that the uproar has subsided over excessive Bears criticism by TV announcer and former NFL QB Troy Aikman, it's time to realize he was right in at least one way.
The Chicago Bears are on a resurgence under new head coach Ben Johnson. He seems to have figured out how to use QB Caleb Williams properly, even though some, such as Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, are not sure the USC star is elite.
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
Caleb Williams is sharing some background regarding what may have gone on between him and Troy Aikman this week. Williams’ Chicago Bears won their Week 6 game against the Washington Commanders 25-24 on “Monday Night Football” to improve to 3-2.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Much was made of Troy Aikman's on-air criticism of Caleb Williams and the Bears on Monday night in Chicago's primetime win over the Washington Commanders.
Despite leading the Chicago Bears to a thrilling win over the Washington Commanders in Week 6, QB Caleb Williams didn't seem to impress ESPN's Monday Night Football commentator Troy Aikman.
The Chicago Bears had another ugly win in Week 6 against the Washington Commanders and had some major breaks go its way, but in the NFL, a win is a win and it doesn't matter how you get it.
Monday night's win over the Commanders included some perceived criticism of the Bears' offense by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman. Some believed that Aikman was too critical of quarterback Caleb Williams, and that Aikman downplayed certain moments as the product of "luck." On Tuesday, both Williams and Bears coach Ben Johnson responded.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson took a clear shot at ESPN’s Troy Aikman on Tuesday for some of Aikman’s commentary during the Bears’ 25-24 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday.
The Chicago Bears' 25-24 win over the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football" was a sloppy affair and watching the game, you knew the outcome would be determined by which team made the biggest mistake and which team capitalized on it.
Dallas Cowboys lost 30-27 to Panthers; Prescott’s strong performance wasn’t enough. Prescott surpassed Troy Aikman’s franchise passing yards record and neared Tony Romo’s TD record.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been having a career year. The leader of the Cowboys' offense has been on an MVP level since the start of the season.
Across every sport, legends always have something to say about how the game is ‘not what it used to be.’ And this time, it was none other than the Dallas Cowboys’ greatest quarterback ever, Troy Aikman, stepping up to share his take.
For a moment there, nobody knew if Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce connected for a touchdown. Right as Kelce was running into the end zone, a flag got thrown by the officials.
Troy Aikman recently joined his former offensive coordinator, Norv Turner, and Turner’s daughter, Stephanie Turner, on The Family Business with Norv and Steph podcast.
Leaving behind something that you’ve dedicated over three decades to is never easy, as it becomes a part of you. That’s what FOX Sports meant to Jimmy Johnson.
Troy Aikman was not at all pleased with the action he was calling on Monday between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals. The ESPN announcer was in the booth for the “Monday Night Football” broadcast at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.