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Tony Romo out at CBS in $72 million twist to ex-QB’s OWI saga

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 2). Tony Romo out at CBS in $72 million twist to ex-QB’s OWI saga. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/sports/tony-romo-out-at-cbs-in-latest-twist-to-ex-qbs-dui-saga/

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Tony Romo has been released from his contract with CBS following his arrest for operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee this July. With four years left on a $180 million, ten-year deal, Romo will forfeit approximately $72 million. A representative stated that Romo plans to focus on his health and family during the break. CBS Sports thanked Romo for his contributions over nine years and confirmed JJ Watt would replace him as analyst alongside Jim Nantz for the remainder of the season.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has ended his nine-year run as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports after being arrested in July on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave following the arrest and legal proceedings. He had four years remaining on a 10-year, $180 million contract but will now receive a significant portion of the $72 million left on it. Romo cited health concerns and family focus for his decision to step away from broadcasting temporarily. JJ Watt has taken over as part of CBS's top announcing team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, replacing Romo during the rest of this season.

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Tony Romo and CBS have mutually agreed to part ways after he was put on indefinite leave by the network following his July arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. asserted

he → agree → suspicion

He has four years remaining on his 10-year, $180 million deal — leaving $72 million on the table. asserted

He → have → table

Financial terms of the split are not yet known. asserted

terms → know → split

Romo said he will be taking a break to focus on his health and his family. asserted

he → say → health

“I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years,” a representative for Romo told The Post. asserted

representative → ’m → Post

“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. asserted

I → approach → desire

“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. asserted

I → go → opportunity

In a separate statement, CBS told The Post: “We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward. asserted

We → tell → best

JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on our lead NFL announce team for the rest of the season. asserted

Watt → continue → season

All other teams remain the same, including Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker and Evan Washburn.” asserted

teams → remain → Eagle

Romo was placed on leave by CBS after video of his field sobriety test was made public. asserted

video → place → test

Watt took over his analyst role alongside Jim Nantz in the network’s No. 1 NFL booth. asserted

Watt → take → booth

Tony Romo out at CBS in $72 million twist to ex-QB’s OWI saga

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