'95 percent' likely Tony Romo won't be back at CBS
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo remains on leave following a July OWI arrest in Wisconsin, with strong indications he will not return to the network despite recent public statements suggesting a comeback.
- J.J. Watt is set to join CBS' top broadcast booth for Week 1, potentially securing a permanent promotion as CBS moves away from Romo after years of declining performance as a game analyst.
- Romo’s contract, worth about $72 million over four years, complicates a clean split, but CBS may invoke a morals clause related to his legal troubles involving driving while intoxicated and open alcohol containers.
- Negotiations between Romo’s representatives and CBS are expected, with CBS possibly offering a financial settlement to end the contract early, as indicated by CBS Sports president David Berson and industry insiders.
- Despite Romo’s public acceptance of responsibility and references to a return, experts believe there is a 95% chance he will not resume his role at CBS, signaling an imminent end to their professional relationship.
