Greg Olsen could be the eventual successor to Tony Romo
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- J.J. Watt is currently replacing Tony Romo on CBS's top NFL broadcasting team, with Greg Olsen also considered a potential long-term replacement if Romo does not return.
- Romo has $72 million remaining on his contract over the next four years, creating financial and legal challenges for CBS if they seek to end the agreement prematurely.
- CBS and Romo could negotiate a settlement to resolve the contract dispute, possibly involving Romo receiving a portion of the remaining money to walk away.
- Greg Olsen, a three-time Emmy winner and former top analyst at Fox, has the option to leave Fox if offered a leading role at another network, making him a strong candidate for CBS.
- The uncertainty around Romo's status remains, with his current leave described as "until further notice," indicating a difficult path for his return and increasing the likelihood that Watt and Olsen will be his successors.
