Aikman has criticized Jones’s control of the Cowboys and coaching decisions, and their relationship is described as complicated. The 2000 trade for Joey Galloway—who suffered a season-ending injury in his first game and cost Dallas two first-round picks—also came during the disappointing final stretch of Aikman’s playing career.
Aikman’s ESPN future is also unclear: he has said he may become a free agent after the season and fears his broadcasting career could be taken away. While he has not ruled out a Cowboys opportunity, he says he would give a good offer serious consideration. ESPN colleagues Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon have publicly expressed support for keeping him on the network.
### Key Takeaways
– Jerry Jones says he would be open to giving Troy Aikman a major Cowboys role.
– Ed Werder believes their different views on team leadership make a reunion unlikely.
– Aikman’s ESPN contract situation remains unresolved, and his future in broadcasting is uncertain.
– Aikman has not ruled out returning to Dallas but describes his relationship with Jones as complicated.
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