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Tony Romo's CBS future uncertain after OWI arrest, J.J. Watt steps in

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Tony Romo's CBS future uncertain after OWI arrest, J.J. Watt steps in

Summary

CBS announced that Tony Romo is sidelined indefinitely following an OWI arrest in Wisconsin. In his absence, J.J. Watt has been confirmed as the network's No. 2 analyst and will replace Romo during broadcasts. Speculation regarding Romo's long-term future at CBS is rampant, with suggestions that the company could consider terminating his contract, which is set to run through 2030. With CBS potentially looking to elevate Watt, discussions have begun about Romo's next possible roles, including potential jobs with Netflix or Prime Video, should he not return to CBS.

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By the Numbers

•Tony Romo sidelined indefinitely after an OWI arrest.
•J.J. Watt to replace Romo at CBS during his absence.
•Romo's future at CBS is uncertain amidst speculation.
•Networks are reluctant to share analysts with rivals.
•Netflix and Prime Video are potential landing spots for Romo.

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Speculation about Tony Romo’s future as the top NFL game analyst at CBS has run rampant since the network released a surprise statement last Friday announcing the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback is sidelined indefinitely following an OWI arrest in Wisconsin. Awful Announcing subsequently confirmed that the network’s No. 2 analyst, J.J. Watt, is scheduled to…
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