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NFL Bars Troy Aikman From Virtual Meetings Like Brady

8/15/2026

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Summary

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The NFL said Troy Aikman will have the same virtual-meeting and off-site interview bans as Tom Brady, who holds a 10-year, $375 million Fox contract and has complied for two seasons.
Aikman became a Miami Dolphins consultant in January to help hire the GM and head coach and remain Monday Night Football’s lead color commentator.
He told the Dallas Dialogue with Dale podcast the Dolphins are not expected to be competitive.

History

Historical Context

In December 1993 the NFL awarded the NFC television package to Fox, signing a four-year, $1.58 billion deal that began with the 1994 season and included Super Bowl XXXI in 1997. Rupert Murdoch’s pitch won over owner Jerry Jones, while CBS, which had held the rights since 1956, lost about $100 million on its previous contract, reshaping network affiliations and establishing Fox as a major broadcaster.

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Story summary

The NFL said Troy Aikman will have the same virtual-meeting and off-site interview bans as Tom Brady, who holds a 10-year, $375 million Fox contract and has complied for two seasons.
Aikman became a Miami Dolphins consultant in January to help hire the GM and head coach and remain Monday Night Football’s lead color commentator.
He told the Dallas Dialogue with Dale podcast the Dolphins are not expected to be competitive.

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