Troy Aikman Back To Cowboys? Jerry Jones Opens Door To Potential Front Office Role

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Jerry Jones and Troy Aikman spent part of Monday night talking on the field in Philadelphia. By Tuesday, Jones was answering questions about whether that relationship could extend to a job with the Cowboys.

“Yes, I could and would,” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan when asked about hiring his former quarterback for a significant role.

Aikman's ESPN contract expires after this season, and he has expressed interest in hearing Jones out. Nothing has been arranged, but the Cowboys owner offered a clear invitation to keep the possibility alive.

Jones Welcomes The Idea Of Working With Aikman Again

Jones praised Aikman's understanding of football and the preparation that has made him successful in broadcasting. He also acknowledged that their history has included disagreements.The two won three Super Bowls together, with Aikman quarterbacking Dallas for 12 seasons. Since moving into television, Aikman has not always spared the franchise or its owner from criticism.

That has not stopped either man from entertaining a conversation about working together again.

Aikman recently told Mike Fisher of Cowboys Roundtable that he would welcome a discussion if Jones believed he could help improve the team. His interest came with a practical consideration: whether he could make a useful contribution.

There is already an established leadership structure in Dallas. Jones remains owner and general manager, Stephen Jones is chief operating officer, and Will McClay oversees player personnel. No job title or responsibilities have been outlined for Aikman at this stage.Jones also said Tuesday that the team was not necessarily preparing an immediate move. His answer left room for a future conversation without announcing a hire.

ESPN Contract Leaves Aikman With A Career Decision

Aikman, 59, has said he will become a broadcasting free agent after ESPN's Super Bowl coverage in February. His longtime booth partner Joe Buck signed an extension in September, while Aikman's next contract remains unresolved.

Front Office Sports has reported tension between the pair, including an argument before the October 12 Rams-Bills broadcast. Aikman acknowledged an argument but declined to discuss its details, according to Reuters. He has already tried some work outside the booth. Last offseason, he assisted Miami during its searches for a general manager and head coach. Front Office Sports reported that the consulting arrangement was limited to those searches, rather than an ongoing formal role.

Aikman was back calling Dallas on Monday as the Cowboys beat Philadelphia 38-21. His conversation with Jones before kickoff has given both men another subject to address alongside the football.