Troy Aikman, a consultant for the Miami Dolphins and lead color commentator for Monday Night Football, will have limited access to teams as part of his preparation for games.

Restrictions Similar to Tom Brady’s

The NFL has confirmed that Aikman will face the same restrictions as Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and analyst on Fox broadcasts. Both Aikman and Brady will not have access to practice facilities or practices, but can attend production meetings virtually and conduct interviews outside team facilities.

Aikman’s role with the Dolphins is informal, and he was brought in to help with the general manager and head coach search. He has been providing insights to ownership and other club leadership, but with a distinct boundary regarding roster construction.

Impact on Dolphins

Aikman’s comments on the Dolphins’ expectations for the 2026 season may have hurt the team, as he stated that they are not expected to be very good. This contradicts the message from the team’s head coach and general manager, who want to emphasize that they are working to win.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.