CBS Sports has temporarily removed Tony Romo from his role as the lead NFL analyst following his arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while impaired. The network has announced that Romo’s absence will last until further notice, creating an unexpected change just before the start of the NFL season. Romo, who had been a key part of CBS’s football broadcasts since 2017, was well-regarded for his insightful commentary and rapport with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz.
In Romo’s absence, former NFL defensive end JJ Watt has been promoted to the top analyst position. Watt will join Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson in covering CBS’s primary NFL games. This opportunity marks a significant advancement for Watt, who has swiftly moved into broadcasting following his retirement from professional football. Details surrounding Romo’s arrest have not been fully disclosed, but the network is moving forward with its most-watched weekly football coverage under the new lineup.