ESPN’s Troy Aikman Makes His Opinion Clear on Media Free-Agent Erin Andrews’ Latest Decision as FOX Contract Expires

The world of sports media keeps shifting its big figures. The NFL, after we got done with the Super Bowl, is seeing headlines surrounding player transfers. Some top names are on the move. There have been transfer requests; free agents are looking to find new homes. This isn’t limited to the players. FOX presenter Erin Andrews is also looking for a new home. With her contract at FOX Sports expiring, her fans and colleagues have been eager to see what’s next for the NFL reporter. Alongside her new quest, we have a reaction from HoFer Troy Aikman. Was he just showing support for his longtime colleague as she entered a new chapter? What is it all about?

Erin Andrews recently attended the She Is Football Women’s Summit, an event championing women’s role in the sport. Alongside her Calm Down Podcast co-host Charissa Thompson, Andrews stood among a sea of 800 powerful women, celebrating their impact on football. The moment, which she shared on Instagram, shows her influence beyond broadcasting. She captioned it, “Oh you know…just 800 successful/amazing women & the @calmdownpodcast! Thank you @buccaneers for having us. We were so inspired. #sheisfootballwomenssummit @charissajthompson @nfl #nfl #buccaneers“

And this didn’t go unnoticed; the Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-broadcaster Troy Aikman has shared the screen with Andrews countless times during his tenure at FOX. As soon as she posted the summit’s vibrant group photo, Aikman chimed in with a simple yet heartfelt comment: “So cool! ❤️” Aikman has solid admiration for Andrews, and it shows.

Her post had comments like, “Incredible day! So inspiring and uplifting!! I’ll hold the badge of honor forever being colonoscopy Anne 😂”, “Today was transformational! So glad I flew in for it! Can’t wait to see all the beautiful ladies again next year! @girlswhofootball” Fans expressed their excitement and gratitude, calling the event “inspiring and uplifting.” One joked about earning the title “colonoscopy Anne” with pride! 😂 She’s got the support of her peers. The sports media world is watching closely, ready to celebrate whatever she does next.

Erin Andrews’ term ends with FOX

Erin Andrews, a FOX reporter since 2012, has had her contract with FOX Sports officially expire. With decades of experience covering the NFL, MLB, and college football, Andrews has plenty of options on the table. She may stick to what she does best or get into something completely new. If you’ve watched an NFL game in the past decade, chances are you’ve seen Erin Andrews delivering inside scoops, breaking injury news, and getting post-game reactions straight from the players.

Andrews first gained national recognition at ESPN, where she covered college football and baseball before shifting to FOX. Once there, she joined the network’s top NFL broadcast crew alongside Kevin Burkhardt, Joe Buck, and Troy Aikman. Her ability to connect with players and coaches, deliver real-time updates, and keep fans engaged made her an essential part of FOX’s football coverage.

If she moves to another network, she might reunite with Aikman and Buck at ESPN, joining Amazon’s Thursday Night Football coverage or heading to NBC to work on Sunday Night Football. With streaming services making a bigger push into sports, platforms like Apple TV+ or Netflix could also do some calling.

But what if she decides to step away from the traditional sports media? She already has her Calm Down Podcast with Thompson, which has become a go-to listen for fans who love sports, pop culture, and unfiltered conversations. Meanwhile, her clothing brand, @wearbyea, which features stylish game-day apparel for women, continues to grow. If she wanted to, Andrews could go all-in on media entrepreneurship and content creation, like Pat McAfee, but with a much better wardrobe.

She may stay on the sidelines or take her talents in a new direction. You can expect her to build a career that goes beyond sports broadcasting, and whatever comes next will only add to her already impressive legacy. Stay tuned because this is one free-agency decision that may just make the headlines.