Former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Phil Simms weighed in on the impending end of the longtime broadcast partnership between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, stating simply, "These things happen."
Simms, who has worked alongside both analysts during his broadcasting career, offered the remark on November 4, 2026, as speculation grows about the future of the duo's collaboration across CBS and ESPN platforms.
Aikman and Buck have been one of the most recognizable commentary teams in sports broadcasting, and their potential separation marks a significant shift in NFL media coverage.
