CBS Could Reportedly Steal NFL Legend From Another Network To Replace Tony Romo — Fans Would Love This
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Tony Romo sits on indefinite leave from his role as CBS lead NFL analyst. The former Cowboys quarterback faced an operating while intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin last month. CBS moved quickly and elevated J.J. Watt into the top booth alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Watt previously worked the network’s No. 2 team with Ian Eagle. He earned strong reviews in that role last season. The promotion gives the three-time Defensive Player of the Year a high-profile chance right away. CBS has not set a timeline for Romo’s return.
Romo still has significant money left on his deal. Reports put the remaining value near $72 million across the next four years. Terminating the contract for cause would likely trigger a legal fight. That financial reality complicates any permanent change.
Will CBS Steal Greg Olsen From FOX?
Tony Romo once stood out for his sharp play predictions and energy. Many fans now say his style has grown stale. The leave of absence adds fresh pressure on the network to consider a longer-term solution.
CBS already looks at internal and external options for the lead analyst chair. Watt represents the most straightforward internal path. He knows the system and has drawn praise for his clear analysis.
Outside candidates also enter the conversation. One report notes that a current Fox analyst could become available. Eric Italiano of BroBible mentioned Greg Olsen as a possibility.
“Olsen would be able to leave Fox for CBS as he has a clause in his contract, which expires this year, that allows him to walk away from his Fox deal if he’s offered the top spot at another network,” he wrote.
“CBS making a move for Olsen would likely be received by NFL fans, as many believe the former Carolina Panthers tight end was unjustly demoted when Fox hired Tom Brady to be its top NFL analyst.”
That possibility would let CBS pursue a proven Emmy-winning voice if the network wants a bigger shake-up.
What Comes Next for Tony Romo and the CBS Booth
Tony Romo has not commented publicly on the leave or the arrest. His court date sits on the calendar in September. The NFL season begins in just a few weeks, so CBS needs clarity soon.
Watt’s interim role could turn permanent if the network likes what it sees. Other names from the current CBS roster could slide into the No. 2 booth that Watt left open. The entire announcing lineup remains fluid until the network finalizes its 2026 assignments.
See the latest NFL coverage for more on broadcast changes. Similar stories continue to surface around NFL media moves.
The coming weeks will reveal whether Tony Romo returns or whether CBS chooses a different long-term direction.
