Tony Romo’s charm had waned at CBS, so it's no surprise that he's not returning
The Boston Globe • • general
Key Points:
- CBS Sports has officially bought out Tony Romo's contract, ending his tenure as a lead NFL analyst due to declining preparation and performance, despite his earlier acclaim and a lucrative 10-year, $180 million deal signed in 2020.
- Romo had been on leave since July and expressed optimism about returning with medical support, but CBS leadership made the decision to part ways, allowing J.J. Watt to take over the top broadcasting role full-time.
- Other NFL broadcast roles are in flux, with Greg Olsen potentially leaving Fox Sports’ No. 1 booth and Troy Aikman’s future at ESPN uncertain, creating opportunities for shifts across networks.
- Romo may return to broadcasting eventually, but likely not as a lead analyst immediately, needing to demonstrate renewed commitment and preparation to regain his previous status.
- Boston sports radio figure Glenn Ordway launched a new podcast revisiting WEEI’s history and controversies, including a disputed claim about the source of a 2013 story on his firing, which the original reporter refutes as inaccurate.
