Troy Aikman turns heads with ‘money’ comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

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Troy Aikman turns heads with ‘money’ comment amid 'MNF' call with Joe Buck

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Nov 12, 2026 8:51 AM ET

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman continue to work together amid the drama between the two ESPN personalities.

During Week 9’s edition of “Monday Night Football,” another seemingly awkward moment involving Aikman and Buck grabbed the attention of people online.

As the broadcast showed a clip of Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson warming up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., Aikman joked that he needed some money to get the same look as Jefferson.

“I’m guessing that’s insured. I just can’t imagine wearing that on a football field,” Aikman said. “I can’t imagine wearing it, period. But I may try… if somebody will loan me some money.”

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It was a harmless comment that even drew a laugh from Buck.

But it takes on a different meaning when viewed against the backdrop of the reported tension between the broadcast partners, stemming from what has been described as Buck’s “betrayal” in negotiating a new contract with ESPN without Aikman’s knowledge.

As for the game, the Bills defeated Minnesota, 23-6, for Buffalo’s seventh win in eight games. The Vikings, on the other hand, saw an awful performance from quarterback Carson Wentz and fell to 6-2.

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