Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo is officially out at CBS.
CBS released a statement Friday, Oct. 2, saying the network and Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. This follows Romo pleading no contest to an OWI charge after a July traffic stop in Wisconsin.
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The network also placed Romo on leave before announcing the news.
“CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward,” the statement read, per sports media analyst Richard Deitsch on X. “JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on our lead NFL announce team for the rest of the season. All other teams remain the same, including Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, and Evan Washburn.”
Tony Romo’s statement
Romo also released a statement.
“I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years,” Romo said, per NFL analyst Ari Meirov on X. “I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life — with a desire to win and be the best that I can be. I’m going to use this time to take a break, something I’ve never done before, and focus on my health and my family before moving on to my next opportunity. I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans.”
Romo joined CBS in 2017, just after retiring as a player with the Dallas Cowboys, He signed a 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS in 2020.
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