Greg Olsen leads candidates for Tony Romo's CBS analyst position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
With Tony Romo on indefinite leave following an OWI arrest, CBS is considering Greg Olsen as a permanent replacement. J.J. Watt has stepped in alongside Jim Nantz while Romo's future remains uncertain. Reports suggest that Olsen's contract with Fox is expiring, aligning with CBS's need for a new lead analyst. No decision from CBS is expected before Romo's court date on September 21. Until then, both Olsen and Watt are viewed as prominent candidates for the role.
- •Tony Romo is on indefinite leave from CBS after an arrest.
- •Greg Olsen is emerging as the leading candidate for the role.
- •J.J. Watt is filling in as analyst temporarily.
- •CBS could make a decision after Romo's court date on September 21.
- •Olsen's Fox contract is expiring around the same time.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — 3-Time Pro Bowler floated as Tony Romo’s permanent CBS replacement
"Greg Olsen is emerging as the top candidate to permanently replace Tony Romo at CBS after Romo's OWI arrest. J.J. Watt is currently filling in.
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