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Romo's Future at CBS Uncertain Amid DWI Leave
11 Aug
Summary
- Tony Romo faces indefinite leave from CBS after a July DWI arrest.
- J.J. Watt has been elevated to partner with Jim Nantz for NFL broadcasts.
- Romo has four years and $72 million remaining on his current contract.
Tony Romo, a prominent NFL analyst, is currently on indefinite leave from CBS following his arrest on July 23 for driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin. This situation has placed his future at the network in serious doubt, with his absence expected to be the primary topic at CBS's NFL Media Day. The network has moved J.J. Watt, its second-ranked analyst, to partner with Jim Nantz for the lead NFL game broadcasts.
Romo's leave began after body-cam footage from his arrest was released, in which he denied consuming alcohol. He has a court date scheduled for September 21 in Wisconsin. Despite this indefinite leave, Romo has a substantial contract with CBS, with four years and $72 million remaining on his $180 million deal. His partnership with Nantz, which began nine years ago, now faces an uncertain future.
