NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is “mutually parting ways” with CBS after nine seasons as the No. 1 analyst in the network's stable. The move comes a little more than two months after his arrest for OWI, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, in Milwuakee. After the announcement, Romos sent out a heartfelt message that included his plans for the foreseeable future.
“I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years. I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life–with a desire to win and be the best that I can be,” Romo shared in a statement after the news broke (h/t Ari Meirov). “I'm going to use this time to take a break, something I've 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.”
Article Continues BelowRomo will be taking his break with his family—his wife, Candice Crawford, and three sons—at his home in Dallas, where he spent 14 seasons with the Cowboys.
As Romo takes a break from broadcasting, CBS and his former partner in the booth, Jim Nantz, roll on. Nantz is now paired with former NFL All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt. This new top pair will be calling the AFC West showdown between two of the last three undefeated teams in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, in Week 4.