CBS puts Tony Romo on leave until further notice

His court appearance is set for Sept. 21.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

What happened: J.J. Watt will replace Romo alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the time being. The move follows Romo's July 23 arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

Why it matters: The change reshapes CBS's lead NFL booth before the upcoming 2026 season. Romo has called NFL games for the network since 2017.

By the numbers: Romo spent nine seasons as CBS's lead analyst before the network placed him on leave. Watt moved from studio work to game analysis in 2025.

What to watch: CBS's opening assignments will establish whether Watt begins the regular season beside Nantz.

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Yahoo Sports 2026-07-31T16:39:10.295556+00:00

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