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Greg Olsen linked to ESPN's Monday Night Football booth
Greg Olsen is being tipped for ESPN's Monday Night Football booth next season, according to a prediction by broadcaster-industry reporter John Ourand.
The role could open if Troy Aikman leaves ESPN when his contract ends after the season.
Aikman has said he will work through the season and then become a free agent, while talks over a new ESPN deal have stalled.
Olsen was moved off Fox's top broadcast team after the network signed Tom Brady, but he has since won multiple Emmy awards as an analyst.
Olsen is also due to become a free agent at the end of the season, making him available for a new role.
ESPN has not confirmed a hiring, and Olsen's next job remains uncertain; he could also be considered by other broadcasters.
A report says Greg Olsen is the front-runner to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth next season if Troy Aikman leaves.
The claim came from Puck reporter John Ourand, who said his sources predict Olsen will land in the booth.
Olsen is a free agent at the end of the season, and Aikman’s ESPN contract is also due to expire then.
Olsen was moved to Fox’s second broadcast team after the network signed Tom Brady.
- Who
- Greg Olsen is reportedly in line for the ESPN role. Troy Aikman may leave the booth.
- What
- A report links Olsen to ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast team next season.
- When
- The report was published on October 15, 2026. The possible move is for next season.
- Where
- ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth.
- Why
- Aikman’s contract is due to expire, and Olsen is a free agent at the end of the season.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman joined ESPN after leaving Fox.
Fox moved Olsen to its second team after signing Tom Brady.
ProFootballTalk reported John Ourand’s prediction that Olsen would join ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth next season.
Olsen and Aikman are both set to become free agents.
- Olsen’s reported destination
- ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth
- Prediction source
- John Ourand of Puck
- Olsen’s free agency
- At the end of the season
- Aikman’s ESPN contract
- Five years, $90 million; due to expire after he calls the Super Bowl in February
- Fox’s Brady contract
- 10 years, $375 million
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What people are saying
My best sources are predicting that Greg Olsen will wind up in ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth next season.
I'll broadcast through this season and I'll be a free agent at the end of the year and kind of see what happens.
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SPORTS BROADCASTING NEWS: FOX has not had any negotiations with Greg Olsen about a contract beyond this season, per industry sources. Olsen's contract expires at the end of this NFL season. Something notable is Olsen had exploratory talks with CBS Sports two years ago. He's