Brief

Tony Romo and CBS Sports end partnership following OWI arrest

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback will take a break to focus on health and family before seeking his next opportunity.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:58:21 GMT

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and CBS Sports announced a mutual separation on Friday, a move that follows Romo’s operating while impaired (OWI) arrest in Milwaukee earlier this month.

What happened

CBS issued a statement confirming the split, thanking Romo for nine years of service and noting that J.J. Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the lead NFL announcing team for the remainder of the season. Romo’s own statement said he will use the time off to focus on his health and family before pursuing his next opportunity.

What the reports add

The Fox News article notes that Romo’s 2020 ten‑year contract was reportedly worth $180 million, with roughly $70‑75 million remaining on the deal at the time of the separation. A source close to the negotiations said the settlement includes payments to Romo, though the exact amount was not disclosed.

What was said

“I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years,” Romo said, adding that he approached his analyst role “with a desire to win and be the best that I can be.” The CBS statement read, “We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.”

How it came about

Romo’s departure follows his July arrest for operating while impaired in Milwaukee and a subsequent plea deal in September. The incident triggered speculation about his future in broadcasting, and the mutual agreement appears to be a direct response to the legal issue and its impact on his contract.

Key facts

• Tony Romo and CBS Sports mutually agreed to part ways on October 2, 2026. (foxnews.com)
• Romo was arrested for operating while impaired in Milwaukee in July 2026. (foxnews.com)
• Romo signed a ten‑year, $180 million contract with CBS in 2020, with about $70‑75 million remaining. (foxnews.com)
• Romo said he will take a break to focus on health and family before his next opportunity. (foxnews.com)
• CBS will keep J.J. Watt, Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the lead NFL announcing team for the rest of the season. (foxnews.com)

Sources

• [1] foxnews.com — originally reported as “Tony Romo and CBS part ways but history suggests former NFL QB will add to his career comeback mark”