Tony Romo’s future with CBS is officially in question ahead of 2028 Super Bowl
CBS has placed former NFL quarterback and lead analyst Tony Romo on leave until further notice after his arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The move raises uncertainty over his future with the network, particularly because CBS has immediately named a replacement for its top NFL commentary team.
Former Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt will join play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson in Romo’s place. CBS made the announcement a week after Romo’s arrest, and the inclusion of Watt suggests the network expects Romo’s absence could continue into the regular season.
- CBS puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave after OWI arrest.
- J.J. Watt replaces Romo on CBS’s top NFL team.
- Romo’s longer-term CBS future is now uncertain.