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Former Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0quarterback\u00a0<\/span>Tony Romo<\/a> hadn’t called an NFL<\/a> game for CBS this season after he was placed on leave following his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.<\/p>\n On the first Friday of October, CBS confirmed what had become expected news regarding Romo’s future with the network.\u00a0<\/p>\n Per The Athletic,<\/a> “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways,” the network said in its statement. “We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.”<\/p>\n Back in February 2020, Romo and CBS agreed to a 10-year contract<\/a> “Entering the 2026 season, CBS owed Romo $72M over the next four years,” Pro Football Talk’s\u00a0<\/span>Mike Florio<\/span><\/a>\u00a0explained. “They possibly reached a settlement that pays him some of the money, but not all of it.”<\/span><\/p>\n Romo was once viewed as the best in-game analyst among the NFL’s main media partners. However, he repeatedly<\/a> became the subject of criticism<\/a>\u00a0for his work over the past handful of seasons before his arrest.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Back on Sept. 1, Romo\u00a0<\/span><\/span>pleaded<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0no contest and had his driving privileges revoked for six months. Additionally, he was ordered to have ignition interlock devices installed on vehicles he owns or operates, attend and complete an alcohol assessment program and pay a fine of $784.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n “I\u2019m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years,” Romo said in a statement shared by media outlets. “I approached my role as a game analyst the way I\u2019ve approached everything in my life \u2013- with a desire to win and be the best that I can be. I\u2019m going to use this time to take a break, something I\u2019ve never done before, and focus on my health and my family before moving on to my next opportunity. I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Retired defensive superstar J.J. Watt took over as CBS’ lead in-game analyst after the network placed Romo on leave. Watt will remain in that role until further notice, but his contract ends at the end of the season.<\/p>\n ESPN’s Troy Aikman<\/a>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0Fox’s\u00a0<\/span>Greg Olsen<\/span><\/a>\u00a0could become\u00a0<\/span>available<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to CBS and other networks\/streaming platforms following the ongoing campaign. As for Romo, it remains to be seen whether any of the league’s media partners will make him an offer to call games for at least the 2027 season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTony Romo out at CBS<\/h2>\n
\nFront Office Sports<\/a> and ESPN<\/a>, CBS revealed in a statement Friday that the company and Romo have parted ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nworth up to $180M. That deal\u00a0<\/span>reportedly<\/span><\/a>\u00a0contained a morals clause, but CBS’ statement suggests the two sides worked out an agreement regarding his departure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Tony Romo said about CBS departure<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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