Monday Night Football’s Troy Aikman is now in the final season of his ESPN deal, but even amid reported tension with broadcast partner Joe Buck, the 59-year-old doesn’t sound like he’s ready to leave the booth.’As I’m into my last year at ESPN, I’m realizing that this is something that could very well be taken away from me,’ Aikman told Dallas Cowboys insider and YouTuber Mike Fisher. ‘For the first time, I’m realizing how much I really do – I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve always known that. But until you risk having something taken away from you, I think sometimes you tend to maybe take things for granted.’And so, for the first time probably in my career, I’m realizing, you know, this is a great profession. It’s been a great ride for me, and I hope it’s not over. Time will tell. But, yeah. So, we’ll see. I’m excited about what the rest of this year holds, and I’m excited to finally get back into the booth for a Super Bowl.’The three-time Super Bowl champion and former Cowboys quarterback hinted last week that talks over a new deal had stalled, and a source recently told the Daily Mail that Aikman now sees the ‘writing is on the wall.’While Aikman has little certainty over his future at ESPN, Buck has signed an extension with the Worldwide Leader for a reported $108 million over the next six years, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.That deal is at the center of the reported feud between a duo that has been working together since their days at Fox in 2002. A source told Puck’s Dylan Byers that Buck ‘finally snapped’ after weeks of ‘Troy becoming increasingly cold, difficult, short, making comments.’ Troy Aikman is now in the final season of his ESPN deal, but even amid reported tension with broadcast partner Joe Buck, the 59-year-old doesn’t sound like he’s ready to leave the booth’He basically said, ‘Dude, are we really going to do this?’ And Troy’s position was: ‘You f***ed me over!’ the source said.Buck reportedly offered an apology to the crew, including Aikman, for his role in the confrontation, telling colleagues: ‘We’re all adults, we’ve all got jobs to do, let’s move forward, let’s have a great year.’That year will end in 2027 when ESPN broadcasts the Super Bowl on its airwaves for the first time in the network’s history.Separating the pair would mean the end to a 24-year broadcasting partnership which began at Fox Sports before migrating to ESPN.While Buck will stick around for the years to come, Aikman’s future has not been set. According to reports, Aikman viewed Buck’s secret contract as the ‘ultimate act of betrayal.”They cut this deal in May and put it in a drawer. ESPN didn’t tell him, Joe didn’t tell him. Even [talent agency] CAA didn’t tell him,’ another source told Puck.In September, Aikman told the ‘Sports Media with Richard Deitsch’ podcast that he was surprised his own contract wasn’t confirmed before the season began. Aikman (right) was quick to mention his brewery, Eight Beer, to Fisher (left), which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who saw the pair wearing branded hats on the podcast Although Buck (right) is not an investor in Eight Beer, Aikman’s long-time on-air partner did partake in several ads for the company that remain posted on the brand’s Instagram pageHowever, he seems to suggest the future lies elsewhere, telling Jimmy Traina last week that a divorce ‘just seems to be where they’re going’As for what’s next, Aikman suggested he could continue working in NFL front offices, as he recently did in an advisory role with the Miami Dolphins. He also mentioned focusing on his new brewery, Eight Beer, which wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who saw both Aikman and Fisher wearing branded hats during the YouTube interview.’I’m still young. I feel great,’ Aikman said. ‘I do feel there’s another frontier. Maybe that’s Eight Beer. Maybe that’s what that is.’Maybe it’s a continuation of broadcasting with some other network, which would be exciting to me. Maybe it’s doing some work with an organization. I really enjoyed the time that I spent with the Miami Dolphins this past offseason. Maybe there could be something there if nothing comes about in broadcasting.’Although Buck is not an investor, Aikman’s long-time on-air partner did partake in several ads for the company that remain posted on the brand’s Instagram page.