Aug 22, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Fox network displays a Super Bowl LIV sign at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK-(77-WABC)- Joe Buck is expected to leave Fox Sports for ESPN, where he will become the voice of “Monday Night Football,”
The New York Post reporting that Buck has called the World Series for nearly a quarter century and was Fox’s play-by-player on six Super Bowls.
On Friday, Fox granted Buck permission to talk with ESPN, according to sources. A deal is expected to come to fruition shortly.
With Fox, Buck had one-year at $11 million remaining on his contract. Fox, though, is letting him out early as a good gesture for his years of service to the company. He is expected to sign a contract in the five-year, $60-$75 million range with ESPN, according to sources.
At ESPN, Buck will join his longtime partner Troy Aikman in the MNF booth. The Post previously reported that Aikman left Fox to be MNF’s analyst. Aikman agreed to a five-year, $92.5 million contract, according to sources.
At ESPN, Buck, besides calling “Monday Night Football,” is expected to be involved in producing ESPN+ projects, as well.
