Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who transitioned into a career in broadcasting upon retirement, is officially parting ways with CBS following an OWI arrest earlier this year.
BREAKING: CBS and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways, in a statement released by the network.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) October 2, 2026
Romo signed a 10-year $180 million contract with CBS in 2020, but pleaded no contest to a DWI charge following a July traffic stop in Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/cOAlnW2giN
BREAKING: CBS and Tony Romo have mutually parted ways. pic.twitter.com/wDTy0wForu
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 2, 2026
BREAKING: CBS Sports and Tony Romo are parting ways after nine years together, following his July OWI arrest in Milwaukee.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 2, 2026
“CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways,” a CBS spokesperson said, thanking the former Cowboys quarterback for his contributions and… pic.twitter.com/ofTSFijB71
Romo had been pulled over in Wisconsin following a golf tournament, where the officer noted the scent of alcohol on Romo. He was eventually taken to a station, where he failed a field sobriety test. He pleaded no contest to the OWI charge in early September.
The decision to terminate Romo’s decade-long contract after six years was mutual, according to the company.
"CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways," CBS said. "We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward."
JJ Watt, the legendary former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals defensive end, will continue as Romo’s replacement permanently after he had been named the interim color commentator following the arrest.
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