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Tony Romo faces uphill battle to reclaim CBS job after OWI arrest leads to indefinite leave
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Tony Romo, CBS Sports' lead NFL announcer, is on leave following his recent OWI arrest in Wisconsin, putting his top broadcast role at risk.
- CBS has already promoted J.J. Watt to replace Romo on the network's premier NFL broadcast alongside Jim Nantz.
- Romo is owed $72 million over four years, but his contract includes a moral clause, and his recent arrest combined with reported poor performance may impact his future with CBS.
- CBS is excluding Romo from key upcoming NFL events, including a media seminar, Week 1 Vikings-Packers game, and a Week 3 Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil, while Romo faces a court date on September 21.
- The arrest, alongside Romo's alleged refusal to take intoxication tests and poor recent work ethic, could lead to demotion or a shift to studio roles, though both parties must determine if that is viable.
