Panthers legend mentioned as possible replacement for Tony Romo at CBS
A Panthers great and a three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster could have a big gig awaiting him.
Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen may be poised to fill the void left by Tony Romo, should CBS choose to sever ties with the current No. 1 color analyst. John Ourand reported in his latest newsletter that Olsen and J.J. Watt are among two potential successors for Romo, should the network decide to make a change. Should CBS opt for Olsen instead of Watt, the former Panthers legend would join the network's No. 1 crew.
An estimated four years and $72 million remain on Romo's current contract with CBS, a factor that would need to be addressed if Olsen were to step into the role sooner rather than later. Olsen, who currently works for FOX as the secondary color analyst for their NFL coverage, has the flexibility to opt out of his deal in favor of a prominent role elsewhere.
Olsen's stellar career was recently recognized as he won his third Sports Emmy as a broadcaster in May, surpassing the likes of Tom Brady, who also works for FOX as the primary color analyst.
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