Tony Romo Exits CBS After 9 Years as Lead NFL Analyst

The former Cowboys quarterback had been on indefinite leave following a July OWI arrest October 2, 2026 @ 9:11 AM Tony Romo, CBS Sports speaks on stage during New York Upfront Partnership Event 2026 (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Paramount) Tony Romo is leaving CBS Sports after nine years with the network, ending his run as an NFL analyst. “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement. “JJ Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on our lead NFL announce team for the rest of the season. All other teams remain the same, including Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker and Evan Washburn.” In a statement provided to TheWrap by his representative, Romo said he was “proud” of his tenure at CBS and plans to take a break to focus on his health and family before pursuing his next opportunity. “I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans,” he said. More to come…