Andrew Marchand: CBS ‘wants to get out of the Romo business’
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Key Points:
- Tony Romo remains suspended indefinitely by CBS Sports following an OWI arrest last month, with no clear timeline for his return to broadcasting.
- CBS replaced Romo with analyst J.J. Watt and is reportedly considering using a morals clause to exit Romo’s lucrative 10-year, $180 million contract.
- Sports media insider Andrew Marchand suggests CBS may be looking to move on from Romo entirely, citing long-standing concerns about his work ethic and the challenges of reintegrating him.
- CBS faces difficulties in finding a suitable role for Romo, as his high salary and the recent addition of Russell Wilson to the studio analyst role complicate potential options.
- The Romo situation continues to draw public and internal attention, with CBS attempting to minimize distractions while the legal and contractual issues remain unresolved.
