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Tony Romo’s future at CBS is in serious doubt after a civil OWI charge in Wisconsin, with reports suggesting a 95% chance he won’t return — a decision tied to his health struggles, medication use, and alcohol dependence. Romo, who pleaded no contest and is working with doctors to recover, asked for privacy as he focuses on his family. CBS president David Berson acknowledged the brand impact and hinted at ongoing negotiations to potentially let Romo walk away without a fight. Meanwhile, J.J. Watt is poised to take center stage, calling CBS’s first NFL game on September 13th alongside Jim Nantz — a sign that Watt may be the next face of the network’s broadcast booth. Romo, a Cowboys legend with over 34,000 yards and 248 touchdowns, was set to enter his 10th season at CBS this fall.
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Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Romo’s CBS Future in Doubt | Dallas Cowboys News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On September 5th, word is, Tony Romo might be out at CBS. Reports suggest there's a 95% chance he won't be back in the broadcast booth. This comes after a civil offence charge in Wisconsin, where he pleaded no contest to an O.W.I. charge. Romo himself put out a statement, explaining he's been dealing with pain from back surgeries, which led to a dependence on medication and then alcohol. He mentioned working with doctors and hopes to return to CBS eventually. CBS Sports President David Burson had previously stated that the network was considering the impact on its image and brand when it came to Romo's. Future. He called it an evolving situation, with no final decision made at that time. The network is apparently looking at what it would take for Romo to walk away without a fight, which sounds like negotiations are underway. Romo statement also touched on his health journey, asking for privacy as he focuses on his well-being and family. He's working with medical professionals to address the issues he's facing.
The incident involves citations for unsafe passing, open intoxicants, and refusing a sobriety test, though the O.W.I. was a civil violation in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, J.J. Watt is set to call CBS's first regular season NFL game on September 13th, alongside Jim Nance. Watt joined CBS in 2023 and has been working his way up, even calling games in the number two booth last season. He's considered a strong candidate to potentially take over the lead booth permanently. Romo had a long career with the Dallas Cowboys, throwing for over 34,000 yards in 248 touchdowns, the most in. Franchise History. He moved into the CBS broadcast booth right after his playing career ended in 2017, and this fall would have been his tenth season. Calling games. From your team, powered by AI, this is Dallas Cowboys News Today.
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