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Colin Cowherd discusses Tony Romo's uncertain future at CBS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Colin Cowherd discusses Tony Romo's uncertain future at CBS

Summary

Colin Cowherd expressed doubts regarding Tony Romo's future with CBS following his recent leave of absence. After being arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated, CBS announced Romo's status as unclear, replacing him with J.J. Watt in the lead NFL booth alongside Jim Nantz. Cowherd suggested that resentment from CBS executives may stem from the contract negotiation that led to Romo's $180 million deal in 2020. He indicated that this situation reflects a complicated dynamic, noting Romo's earlier success as a broadcaster and recent criticisms. CBS's handling of the situation could impact Romo's possible return to the network.

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Key Details

•Colin Cowherd questions Tony Romo's relationship with CBS executives.
•Romo has been placed on leave following an arrest in Milwaukee.
•J.J. Watt replaces Romo in the CBS lead NFL booth.
•Romo's $180 million contract has created executive discomfort.
•Colin Cowherd believes there is resentment over Romo's leverage during negotiations.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations

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Colin Cowherd has never been the biggest fan of Tony Romo the broadcaster, and he’s not sure whether CBS has been either. Cowherd joined Ethan Strauss on his House of Strauss podcast Friday, where the FS1 host discussed Romo’s now unclear future with CBS. In the wake of being arrested on suspicion of operating while…
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