CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo’s future. Romo, the network’s lead NFL analyst, is on leave following…
CBS Sports president David Berson revealed on Tuesday that there is no set timeline for determining the future of former NFL quarterback Tony Romo. Romo, who is currently the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin for operating a vehicle while under the influence. During a network event, Berson stated that the decision to place Romo on indefinite leave was made with the intent to redirect focus towards the games rather than his legal situation.
He emphasized that the network's image and brand were of utmost importance and that public attention should remain on the presentation of the games, marketing, PR, and social aspects. Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, and new analyst JJ Watt will fill Romo's role temporarily, with their first game scheduled for September 13 as the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers.
JJ Watt joined CBS in 2023, replacing Romo as an analyst on "The NFL Today." Ross Tucker has been reassigned to the No. 2 team, having previously joined Eagle on radio broadcasts for Westwood One. Romo, 46, has been the lead game analyst for CBS' NFL coverage since 2017, following a Pro Bowl career from 2004-16 with the Dallas Cowboys.
In July, he was arrested for suspicion of operating a vehicle while impaired, performing poorly on field sobriety tests upon his arrest.
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