Tony Romo Placed on Leave from CBS Following Arrest; Contract Tensions Suggested
Colin Cowherd suggests Tony Romo's relationship with CBS was strained prior to his recent arrest, attributing it to potential resentment over his large contract. Romo was placed on leave from CBS following his arrest in Wisconsin, with JJ Watt stepping…
New York, NY, August 3, 2026 —
Broadcaster Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role with CBS following his recent arrest in Wisconsin. The network confirmed Romo’s absence, and JJ Watt has reportedly stepped in to fill his broadcasting duties.
Speculation regarding the state of Romo’s relationship with CBS preceded his arrest. Sports media personality Colin Cowherd suggested on his show that Romo’s contract with the network may have been a source of strain. Cowherd posited that potential resentment over the size of Romo’s contract could have contributed to a strained dynamic.
Details surrounding the specifics of Romo’s arrest have not been widely publicized. Following the news of his leave from CBS, JJ Watt, a prominent figure in the NFL, was named as his temporary replacement in the broadcast booth. The duration of Romo’s leave and the exact circumstances of his arrest were not immediately available.
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