Will CBS fire Tony Romo? What we know about NFL analyst's future after DUI arrest
After his arrest for suspicion of DUI, Romo's future in broadcasting remains uncertain.
CBS is considering whether to fire NFL analyst Tony Romo following his July arrest in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated (OWI). Romo was placed on leave from CBS in the wake of the arrest, which occurred on July 23. Since then, his future at the network has become increasingly uncertain. Romo's legal case is set to be heard on September 21, but it is unclear if he will be required to attend.
CBS has a deep bench of NFL analysts, and there are indications that the network may use Romo's situation to demote or replace him. The network's president, David Berson, stated that there is no timetable or final decision regarding Romo's future at this time. CBS has already elevated former NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J.
Watt to the network's No. 1 booth alongside Jim Nantz, replacing Romo. Another analyst, Ross Tucker, has also been elevated to join Eagle on the No. 2 CBS team as an analyst. Until Romo's future is decided upon, CBS' booth assignments for the upcoming NFL season have been settled without Romo. The Packers vs. Vikings game, which will be broadcast on CBS on September 13, will feature Nantz and Watt as the booth analysts.
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