# Troy Aikman floats poaching Kyle Shanahan from 49ers amid Cowboys speculation

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/troy-aikman-floats-poaching-kyle-shanahan-from-49ers-amid-cowboys-speculation/
- Published: 2026-11-13T18:42:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T19:36:11+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/troy-aikman-kyle-shanahan-49ers-plans-cowboys-speculation/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Aikman named Shanahan as his first choice for a head coach.
- Aikman could leave ESPN after this season.
- Shanahan remains under contract with San Francisco.

## Summary

Troy Aikman said that if he joined an NFL front office and could choose a head coach, he would call the San Francisco 49ers to ask what it would take to hire Kyle Shanahan. His remarks have fuelled speculation about a possible role for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback with the team, though they are not evidence of an active effort to recruit Shanahan.

Aikman remains under contract with ESPN as a Monday Night Football analyst, but reported contract disputes have prompted expectations that he could leave after this season. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last month he would consider giving Aikman a “major significant role” if he wanted one. Shanahan is still under contract with San Francisco, and there is no indication either he or the 49ers want to part ways.

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