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CBS confirms Tony Romo remains on leave as J.J. Watt leads broadcasts

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

CBS confirms Tony Romo remains on leave as J.J. Watt leads broadcasts
Summary

CBS announced its broadcast teams for Weeks 2 and 3 of the NFL, confirming that Tony Romo will remain on leave. J.J. Watt, who replaced Romo, will continue alongside Jim Nantz for upcoming games, including the Ravens-Cowboys matchup in Brazil. Romo's future with CBS is uncertain following his statement regarding an OWI arrest, with speculation about a potential buyout. CBS has offered no additional information about Romo's status since the initial announcement.

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Status Watch
  • •J.J. Watt to continue as lead analyst for CBS broadcasts.
  • •Ravens-Cowboys game scheduled in Brazil for CBS coverage.
  • •Romo placed on leave due to legal issues following an OWI arrest.
  • •No timetable for Romo's return has been announced.
Latest Updates
  • 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — CBS assignments for NFL Weeks 2 and 3 are bad news for Tony Romo
  • 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — CBS announces next two weeks of broadcasters, with no Tony Romo
What they're saying
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Romo appears to be eyeing a return to the broadcast booth at some point. CBS's latest announcer pairing suggests that might not be the case.

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CBS has said nothing more about the status of No. 1 NFL analyst Tony Romo since CBS placed him on leave, with a one-sentence press release.

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