Sports · November 11, 2026
Drew Brees throws his hat in the ring for Monday Night Football gig
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Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees expressed interest in becoming the color commentator for ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' if Troy Aikman departs in 2027. Brees, a Pro Football Hall of Famer currently working as a game analyst for Fox, told Front Office Sports that his goal is to reach that top-tier broadcasting level. Brees joined Fox in November 2025 and currently works on the network's number-three broadcast team alongside Adam Amin and Kristina Pink.
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Drew Brees makes his play to replace Troy Aikman on ‘Monday Night Football’
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Drew Brees expressed interest in the 'Monday Night Football' analyst role
- The potential opening would occur if Troy Aikman does not return to ESPN in 2027
- Brees currently works as a game analyst for Fox
- Brees is a Hall of Fame quarterback
Reported by only some outlets
- Brees told Front Office Sports that his goal and aspiration is to reach a top broadcasting position
- Brees joined Fox last November
- Brees replaced Mark Sanchez at Fox after Sanchez's arrest in Indianapolis
- Brees works on Fox's No. 3 broadcast team with Adam Amin and Kristina Pink
- Brees previously called Notre Dame games for NBC during the 2021 season
Confirmed
- Drew Brees is interested in the Monday Night Football color commentator role
- Brees is currently a Fox broadcaster
- Troy Aikman's contract or tenure is subject to speculation for 2027
Reported
- Brees's goal and aspiration is to climb the broadcasting ladder and reach a position like Monday Night Football (New York Post)
- Brees was hired by Fox following the firing of Mark Sanchez (New York Post)
Rumor
- ESPN might not bring Troy Aikman back in 2027 (NBC Sports)
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