To no surprise, CBS has moved on from Tony Romo.
According to The Athletic, CBS has separated from its top NFL game analyst, who previously was the long-time starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
“CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways,” CBS said in a statement to The Athletic. “We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.”
Said Romo in a statement of his own: “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.”
From the moment CBS placed Romo on leave with a one-sentence press release, it seemed obvious that he’d never return.
The situation was sparked by a recent OWI arrest in Milwaukee, but there had been lingering questions regarding whether Romo was living up to his exorbitant contract.
Entering the 2026 season, CBS owed Romo $72 million over the next four years. They possibly reached a settlement that pays him some of the money, but not all of it.
Romo eventually issued a statement apologizing for the OWI arrest. He said that he had developed during his playing career a “dependence on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.”
He also vowed to return to CBS.
But CBS never seemed to be on board with bringing Romo back. Now, he’s out.
J.J. Watt has replaced Romo in the top CBS booth. Whether he retains that seat beyond 2026 remains to be seen. Romo’s broadcasting future is also up in the air; it’s unlikely he’ll claim one of the top spots at another network.