ESPN is reportedly interested in bringing Peyton Manning into the Monday Night Football broadcast booth to replace Troy Aikman starting in the 2027 season, according to a report from Broncos Wire published Wednesday.
The network's desire to secure the former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback comes as part of its long-term planning for its flagship NFL broadcast package. Manning, who has previous broadcasting experience with ESPN's "Peyton's Places" series and various media appearances, would join the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Joe Buck if the move materializes.
Aikman has served as the lead color commentator for Monday Night Football since 2022 after moving from Fox Sports alongside Buck. The 2027 timeline suggests ESPN is preparing for a potential transition well in advance, though no formal agreement has been announced.
Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time NFL MVP, has remained visible in football media since retiring in 2016. His potential addition would continue a trend of recent Hall of Fame quarterbacks moving into prominent broadcast roles.
