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Tony Romo, CBS part ways after his OWI arrest in Milwaukee

Tony Romo, the Wisconsinite and former NFL quarterback, is no longer at CBS after nine years serving as the network's top NFL color commentator.

Tony Romo, CBS part ways after his OWI arrest in Milwaukee

Tony Romo, the former NFL quarterback and CBS lead analyst, has parted ways with CBS following his OWI arrest in Milwaukee. Romo, who had been with the network since 2017, was placed on leave after being cited for operating while intoxicated in July. CBS and Romo mutually agreed to end their partnership. The network thanked Romo for his contributions over the past nine years and wished him well in the future.

Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson will continue as the lead NFL announce team for the remainder of the season, with JJ Watt partnering with them.

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