NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Troy Aikman's comments about Dolphins role may cause controversy

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Apr 5, 2026 4:08 PM ET

Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy.

Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason.

However, he thinks the Dolphins are simply taking advantage of the fact that he has a lot of information, and that he does not see it as a conflict of interest.

“I think the Dolphins were wise in understanding my relationships around the league and knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get,” Aikman said on the "DLLS Cowboys Podcast." “I think they were smart in taking advantage of that, whether it was through me or through somebody else.”

ESPN’s Troy Aikman explained to @clarencehilljr that the #Dolphins hired him this offseason “knowing that I have information they don’t have or can’t get,” leaning on his relationships from all the games he’s called and the people he interacts with.

It’s something the #Cowboys… pic.twitter.com/bqHBiXpCUj
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 5, 2026

The topic of potential conflicts of interest has come up frequently since Tom Brady took on a broadcasting role with FOX while simultaneously serving as minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady has dismissed criticism of his dual roles as unfounded paranoia.

Aikman’s regular gig with ESPN gives him similar access to Brady. While he does not seem to be as involved with the Dolphins as Brady is with the Raiders, he is not shy about admitting that his access likely makes him someone teams see as worth having in their corner. He advised the team in their recent coach and GM hires, and is still staying with the organization in a peripheral role.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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