That indefinite leave from the CBS Sports booth might turn into a permanent one for Tony Romo. While the network’s brass and talent have sidestepped the issue for legal and professional reasons following Romo’s July 23 OWI arrest, former CBS analyst Boomer Esiason had no trouble addressing it Wednesday on his WFAN show. “If I … Read more
Jim Nantz has mostly kept his head down in the midst of CBS’s ongoing contract situation with Tony Romo following his OWI arrest in July. However, at CBS Sports’ annual NFL Media Day on Tuesday, he was quick to tell Awful Announcing that the former Cowboys quarterback remains a “great friend” and “always will be” … Read more
J.J. Watt is addressing CBS’ decision to elevate him to the No. 1 analyst spot on their NFL coverage, expressing excitement while noting that it’s “not the circumstances” he hoped it would be under. The former NFL star was tapped to replace Tony Romo on the network’s football coverage after the ex-Cowboys quarterback was arrested … Read more
Ross Tucker is moving up the CBS depth chart amid the network’s uncertainty surrounding Tony Romo. Tucker will join Ian Eagle and Evan Washburn in CBS’ No. 2 NFL broadcast booth as analyst J.J. Watt moves up to work alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz on the network’s top team during Romo’s indefinite leave, the company … Read more
The “NFL on CBS” is keeping Tony Romo on the bench. President of CBS Sports David Berson said Tuesday at “NFL on CBS” Media Day previewing the 2026 NFL season that the status of Romo, who was indefinitely put on leave after his arrest for driving under the influence last month, has not changed. “It’s an evolving situation and … Read more
Tony Romo’s CBS career could soon be at an end, according to media executives. Opinions about Romo’s future with CBS have been mixed after he was placed on indefinite leave by the company following his July 23 OWI arrest. According to Puck News, “a bunch of sports media executives” feel that Romo won’t be back … Read more
Rough stretch for Tony Romo. And the feeling is pari-mutuel. Over the weekend at Los Alamitos a horse named RomoLand, the heavy favorite at 4-5, neared the starting gate when it became uncooperative and was scratched. I don’t know how or when CBS plans to punish Romo for his alleged OWI in Wisconsin, but I’d … Read more
Will Tony Romo’s CBS exile be permanent? Many have speculated that he could be done at the network after his July 23 OWI arrest and CBS’ decision to place him on leave until “further notice.” However, based on information The Post gathered from three contract lawyers and a person familiar with typical sports media contracts, … Read more
Tony Romo may be on thin ice at CBS. After Romo was placed on leave from CBS due to an OWI arrest on July 23 in Wisconsin, The Athletic noted that even though he’s under contract for the foreseeable future, there’s a way the network can fully move on from the longtime broadcaster. Romo’s 10-year, … Read more
Greg Olsen may have a path back to an “A” booth. With Tony Romo’s future uncertain at CBS following his OWI arrest that led to him being placed on leave “until further notice,” Olsen, a Fox commentator, could be a potential replacement, according to Puck. JJ Watt, who is filling Romo’s spot in the CBS … Read more
Colin Cowherd said he believes Tony Romo’s relationship with CBS was fractured even before his OWI arrest last month. Cowherd made an appearance on the “House of Strauss” podcast on Friday, where he discussed Romo’s standing at CBS. Romo was placed on leave a week after his Wisconsin arrest, and JJ Watt will be taking … Read more
Tony Romo may be on the wrong end of another sack even in his post-playing days. The star CBS Sports announcer’s spot on the network’s NFL No. 1 broadcast is in jeopardy after his recent OWI arrest in Wisconsin, according to The Athletic. Romo, who has been placed on leave “until further notice,” will “have … Read more
Tony Romo will be replaced in the CBS Sports booth by an NFL legend for the time being. After being arrested recently on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, CBS announced Friday that the former Cowboys great was being placed “until further notice.” The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported Friday that JJ Watt … Read more
Tony Romo will be sitting out the next couple of plays. The former QB turned CBS analyst is “on leave” from the network “until further notice,” the network said in a statement on Friday. Romo, 46, was arrested on last week in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while under the influence. Tony Romo on a … Read more
Tony Romo has avoided the sack from CBS. The network does not plan on firing its top analyst following his OWI arrest in Wisconsin on Thursday, the Daily Mail reported. However, Romo could take a “step back” from some public events as he deals with the fallout from the embarrassing situation. “He might step back … Read more
The repercussions from Tony Romo’s DUI arrest are just beginning. The CBS broadcaster and former Cowboys quarterback has officially withdrawn from his next golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday. According to KETK in Texas, Romo — who was booked for driving under the influence — won’t participate despite … Read more
Tony Romo’s arrest for operating while under the influence occurred the same day as the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, where the former Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst finished 35-over par and won just $60. Romo, who attended Burlington High School in Wisconsin, shot 12-over during the final round of … Read more
As he was contemplating retirement, Tony Romo had an important decision to make: go elsewhere to chase an elusive Super Bowl, or retire a Cowboy without a ring. He chose the latter. While on an episode of “Pardon My Take,” the former quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster said he considered chasing a Super Bowl … Read more
Tony Romo faced plenty of criticism for his work during Sunday’s Bills-Jaguars wild-card round thriller. And he responded to all the heat… sort of. The “NFL on CBS” analyst joined Adam Schein on SiriusXM on Wednesday and revealed that he was battling an unspecified illness during the NFL playoff matchup. “We had a bunch of … Read more
This probably wasn’t the acronym you had on your broadcasting bingo board this week. While calling Sunday’s game between the Patriots and Buccaneers for CBS, Tony Romo dropped a curious line as he described Mike Vrabel’s 8-2 New England team. “This team is DTF, Jim,” Romo told broadcasting partner Jim Nantz. “Details, toughness and they … Read more