Drew Brees makes his play to replace Troy Aikman on ‘Monday Night Football’

Drew Brees says he would like to replace Troy Aikman as ESPN’s colour commentator on “Monday Night Football” if Aikman leaves. The former Hall of Fame quarterback described the role as a career goal as he seeks to progress in broadcasting.

Brees retired in 2021 after 20 NFL seasons and joined Fox as an analyst last November, working on its third-ranked NFL broadcast team. Aikman’s ESPN contract is due to expire after he calls Super Bowl 2027 in February, though his future remains uncertain; Fox analyst Greg Olsen, whose contract ends after this season, is viewed as a leading candidate for the opening.