Romo's $180 million CBS contract hits a breaking point

CBS next carries the Super Bowl in February 2028.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

What happened: CBS placed Tony Romo on leave until further notice following his July 23 arrest on suspicion of OWI in Wisconsin. J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz in the network's lead NFL booth during Romo's absence.

Why it matters: Romo's contract contains a morals clause, giving CBS a potential avenue to challenge the deal after a public controversy. His Sept. 21 court date falls between the network's showcase Vikings-Packers game on Sept. 13 and Cowboys-Ravens game on Sept. 27.

By the numbers: Romo signed a 10-year, $180 million contract in 2020, an average of $18 million per year. The deal calls for another $72 million over its final four years.

What to watch: CBS's NFL talent seminar in less than two weeks will provide the first indication of how long Romo's absence could last.

Sources

nytimes.com 2026-08-01T05:24:02.657130+00:00

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