Former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Phil Simms weighed in on the impending separation of longtime broadcast partners Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, stating "These things happen." The duo, who have called games together for CBS and ESPN, are reportedly heading toward a professional split. Simms, speaking to Awful Announcing on November 4, 2026, acknowledged the natural evolution of broadcast teams.
Phil Simms Comments on Looming Troy Aikman and Joe Buck Broadcast Split



