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Tony Romo out as NFL analyst for CBS Sports following July DUI arrest
- On Friday, CBS Sports announced it has mutually parted ways with NFL game analyst Tony Romo, ending his nine-year tenure with the network following his indefinite leave of absence.
- The network placed Romo on leave after his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, hours after competing in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.
- Former NFL quarterback JJ Watt, who filled in for Romo this season, will remain in the top booth alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
- Romo pleaded no contest to OWI charges in September, receiving a $784 fine and six-month license revocation; roughly $72 million remained on his 10-year, $180 million contract.
- In a statement, Romo said he is "proud" of his CBS tenure and plans to take time focusing on his health and family before pursuing his next opportunity.
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Tony Romo’s run with CBS Sports has come to an end following his drunk driving arrest earlier this year. CBS Sports announced Friday that Romo will not return to the network’s NFL broadcast team. The network said it and the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback “have mutually agreed to part ways.” “We thank Tony for his […]
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