Tony Romo reached settlement with CBS
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Tony Romo and CBS reached a financial settlement before announcing their parting, with Romo likely receiving a significant portion of the remaining $72 million on his contract.
- Romo signed a 10-year, $180 million deal in 2020, but his July OWI arrest gave CBS grounds to challenge the contract under a morals clause, though a legal fight was avoided through negotiation.
- Industry insiders believed Romo’s CBS tenure was over due to performance criticisms and the arrest, with CBS reportedly eager to save money by negotiating a buyout rather than continuing the costly contract.
- Romo plans to take a break to focus on health and family before pursuing future opportunities, while CBS will continue the NFL season with J.J. Watt alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
- The settlement amount remains undisclosed, but Romo will leave CBS with a substantial payout, reflecting a mutual agreement to avoid litigation.
