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Dave Portnoy predicts Tony Romo won't return to CBS after leave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Dave Portnoy predicts Tony Romo won't return to CBS after leave

Summary

CBS placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave following an OWI arrest in Wisconsin. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claims this decision was premeditated and expects Romo will never regain his top position, particularly with J.J. Watt set to replace him. CBS has not commented on Romo's future, but Portnoy suggests that unless Watt underperforms during his trial run, Romo's career at CBS may be at stake.

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By the Numbers

•CBS sidelines Tony Romo indefinitely due to an OWI arrest
•Dave Portnoy asserts Romo will not return to the top position
•J.J. Watt will fill in for Romo during his absence
•CBS has not provided further details on Romo's situation
•Romo's $18 million contract poses challenges for CBS's future decisions

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy on CBS sidelining Tony Romo: ‘He’ll never get his job back’

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Since CBS made the surprise decision to place lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave last Friday following an OWI arrest in Wisconsin, many in the media have speculated that the decision was merely motivated by an albatross of a contract. Romo makes $18 million per year calling NFL games for CBS, a landmark…
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