Tony Romo to Sign Record-Setting Deal With CBS

Tony Romo is reportedly about to become the highest-paid NFL analyst in television history. According to the New York Post reporter Andrew Marchand, Romo will be returning to CBS and will make around $17 million per season.

Breaking: Tony Romo and CBS have agreed to a deal that will make him the highest NFL analyst in TV history in a deal that will pay him around $17 million per season, according to sources.

Story up shortly.
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) February 29, 2020

CBS has confirmed the deal:

CBS Sports is confirming the Romo deal. CBS Sports will not comment on deal terms.
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) February 29, 2020

Romo will be remaining with CBS instead of going to ESPN, which was pursuing him heavily.

Romo has become one of the most popular analysts in any sport since joining Jim Nantz on CBS's top NFL broadcast team in 2017. During his first two years, the former Cowboys quarterback's ability to read the game was unparalleled. His smooth transition from playing in the league to broadcasting has been seamless.