Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Troy Aikman as ESPN's lead NFL analyst, according to a Yahoo Sports report published Friday.
The network is said to view Olsen as the favorite for the role despite what the report describes as a brief history with ESPN brass. Olsen, who retired from playing in 2021, has worked as a broadcaster for Fox Sports since leaving the league.
Aikman departed ESPN earlier this year after one season as the network's top NFL game analyst, moving to a different role. ESPN has not officially confirmed any replacement plans.
