Did Troy Aikman Retire?
Yes, Did Retire
Troy Aikman
NFL • Also known as: Troy Kenneth Aikman
Date of birth: November 21, 1966
Career started: September 10, 1989
When did Troy Aikman retire?
Troy Aikman did retire on April 9, 2001. Retired after 12 years
Why did Troy Aikman retire?
Troy Aikman retired hall of fame quarterback; lead analyst on monday night football since 2022.
Biography
Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former professional football quarterback who played 12 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys. Aikman won three Super Bowls, was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII, and earned six Pro Bowl selections. After retiring in 2001, he became one of the most prominent NFL color commentators, calling games for FOX (2001–2021) and joining ESPN’s Monday Night Football in 2022. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Teams/Organizations
- Dallas Cowboys (1989–2000)
Achievements
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
- Super Bowl XXVII MVP
- NFL Man of the Year (1997)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1991–1996)
- NFL completion percentage leader (1993)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1989)
- Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2006)
- College Football Hall of Fame (2008)
- Davey O’Brien Award (1988)
- Consensus All-American (1988)
Retirement Status
Retired Hall of Fame quarterback; lead analyst on Monday Night Football since 2022.
Last updated: August 25, 2025
