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J.J. Watt is officially replacing Tony Romo in a full-time, multi-year capacity moving forward. The former NFL star pass rushed has officially been named CBS’s lead NFL game analyst.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

CBS has decided on its replacement for Tony Romo

CBS has wasted little time on deciding on its permanent replacement for Tony Romo. JJ Watt has agreed to a new deal with CBS that will make him the permanent No.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 22

J.J. Watt inks new deal with CBS as No. 1 NFL analyst

CBS Sports named J.J. Watt as its lead NFL analyst and signed him to a new multiyear agreement on Thursday. Watt, who replaced Tony Romo in that role, will continue working alongside play-by-play man Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.

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CBS Names JJ Watt as Tony Romo Replacement: NFL Fans React

Former defensive end JJ Watt is permanently stepping into CBS Sports’ lead NFL game analyst role, taking over from Tony Romo, who was ousted from the company after an Operating While Intoxicated arrest in July.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / The Spun / October 22

CBS Commits To J.J. Watt In Longterm NFL Announcing Role

Although it’s only Week 7 of the NFL season, CBS has committed to J.J. Watt as the network’s full-time color commentator. Watt was named Tony Romo’s replacement prior to Week 1, but fans weren’t sure he’d remain Jim Nantz’s broadcast partner for the 2027 season and beyond.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 19

‘Worst in the League’: Stephen A Smith Sounds Off on Dak Prescott with Harsh Tony Romo Reality Check Following Embarrassing Packers Loss

Three times on Sunday night, a Green Bay Packers receiver dropped a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers’ defense also took the field without Micah Parsons, Edgerrin Cooper, and Javon Hargrave.

NFL News / The Spun / October 17

Troy Aikman Floated As Potential Replacement For Tony Romo At CBS

It’s starting to sound like Troy Aikman won’t be part of the “Monday Night Football” crew for the 2027 season. Aikman has not yet received a contract extension from his ESPN.

NFL News / The Spun / October 16

Tony Romo Emerging As 'Monday Night Football' Replacement For Troy Aikman

If ESPN moves on from Troy Aikman next year, there’s an outside chance he’s replaced by another Dallas Cowboys quarterback in Tony Romo. ESPN already took care of Joe Buck, signing him to a six-year extension worth around $108 million.

NFL News / The Spun / October 14

Jim Nantz Predicts What's Next For Ex-CBS Broadcast Partner Tony Romo

CBS isn’t even two weeks removed from parting ways with Tony Romo, but that hasn’t stopped Jim Nantz from addressing that situation. Romo was placed on leave prior to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season due to his July arrest in Wisconsin.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 9

Tony Romo Disqualified From Golf Tournament As Downward Spiral Continues — Did He Blatantly Cheat?

Tony Romo has one more headache to deal with after a really tough few months. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback got disqualified from a golf tournament in Oklahoma last week because of a simple mistake on his scorecard.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 8

Tony Romo Gets More Bad News Today

Tony Romo suffered another setback on the same day he left CBS. Romo, 46, spent nine years as the network’s lead NFL analyst. CBS and Romo “mutually agreed to part ways” on Oct.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Tony Romo was disqualified from his recent golf tournament

Tony Romo’s golf career is not going much better than his broadcasting career is. Romo was disqualified from a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier tournament at the Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Okla.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Jerry Jones envisions bright future for Tony Romo despite ouster from CBS

Tony Romo’s future as a broadcaster is in question after his exit from CBS Sports, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had nothing but support for his former quarterback.

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Houston Texans News / The Spun / October 6

JJ Watt 'Honored' Week After Officially Replacing Tony Romo At CBS

Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is certainly enjoying his first full season as the lead color commentator for CBS Sports. Watt spent the 2025 season on the No.

NFL News / The Spun / October 6

NFL Broadcasters Are Being Told To Be Grateful For Tony Romo

Tony Romo won’t be calling a single NFL game this season, but broadcasters around the country may want to tip their caps towards him. Prior to the start of the 2026 NFL season, Romo was arrested in Wisconsin and charged with unsafe passing on the right, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possessing open intoxicants.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 5

Tony Romo Reportedly Set To Cash In On Massive Pay Day From CBS After They Fired Him

Tony Romo might be out as CBS’s top NFL analyst, but the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback could still walk away with a massive amount of cash. CBS announced Friday that it would part ways with Romo after his July OWI arrest.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 5

Tony Romo Pegged To Replace NFL Legend On Rival Network After CBS Dumped Him

Tony Romo is already generating fresh speculation about his next broadcasting move. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback mutually parted ways with CBS Sports just days ago.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 4

'He’ll Be an Even Better Person': Tony Romo’s Lawyer Issues Public Statement After CBS Exit in Wake of OWI Arrest

Tony Romo is no longer part of CBS Sports, but he did take responsibility for his mistakes. After months of quietly representing Romo, his lawyer, Julius Kim, is finally opening up about what he believes sets the former quarterback apart from others who have made similar mistakes.

NFL News / HITC / October 3

‘Never going to admit this’ – Mike Florio moots private CBS deal as Tony Romo’s exit confirmed

Tony Romo’s exit from CBS Sports was officially confirmed on Friday afternoon following his summer arrest, which went viral on social media. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback has not featured on the network since the Wisconsin traffic stop back in July.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2