Tony Romo Out at CBS After OWI Arrest
Romo had been on indefinite leave since August.
Tony Romo and CBS have mutually decided to part ways after Romo was arrested for OWI in Wisconsin, according to an announcement made on Friday. CBS expressed gratitude for Romo's contributions over the past nine years and wished him well in the future. As part of the arrangement, JJ Watt was promoted to work alongside Jim Nantz, while Ross Tucker joined Watt's former partner, Ian Eagle, on the second team.
Romo released a statement expressing pride in his time at CBS, stating that he would be taking a break to focus on his health and family. He had been on indefinite leave from CBS since this season. Romo's arrest in July followed a golf tournament outside Milwaukee, where he failed a field sobriety test. He pleaded no contest to OWI on September 1, acknowledging a history of over-reliance on alcohol.
CBS president had previously noted that the decision to part ways was influenced by concerns over their image and brand. Romo, who signed a nine-year, $72 million contract with CBS after retiring from the Cowboys in 2017, was expected to fulfill roughly four years and had a financial settlement pending. The future of CBS's top announce booth remains uncertain, with Watt's contract expiring at the end of the season and deals for Troy Aikman on ESPN and Greg Olsen on Fox also coming to a close.
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