Tony Romo out as NFL analyst for CBS Sports following July DUI arrest
- On Friday, CBS Sports announced it has mutually parted ways with NFL game analyst Tony Romo, ending his nine-year tenure with the network following his indefinite leave of absence.
- The network placed Romo on leave after his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, hours after competing in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.
- Former NFL quarterback JJ Watt, who filled in for Romo this season, will remain in the top booth alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
- Romo pleaded no contest to OWI charges in September, receiving a $784 fine and six-month license revocation; roughly $72 million remained on his 10-year, $180 million contract.
- In a statement, Romo said he is "proud" of his CBS tenure and plans to take time focusing on his health and family before pursuing his next opportunity.
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CBS Parts Ways With Longtime Broadcaster
Tony Romo’s run at CBS Sports is officially over. The network announced Friday that it and the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback had “mutually agreed to part ways” after nine seasons together. “We thank Tony for his contributions over the last nine years and wish him the best moving forward,” CBS said in a statement on […]
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Former NFL QB turned broadcasting star Tony Romo was just fired from CBS Sports, two months after an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. CBS said Friday that it and Romo had “mutually agreed to part ways.” Romo said he would step away from broadcasting for now. “I’m proud... Read More The post CBS News suddenly fires top star broadcaster appeared first on The Horn News - Proudly American, Fiercely Independent.
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