CBS Remains Silent on Tony Romo's OWI Plea and Future

On Tuesday, Tony Romo, the former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster, released a statement regarding his no-contest plea to OWI charges and indicated his desire to return to CBS.

In response, CBS chose not to comment on Romo's statement, reiterating a previous announcement that he would be on leave until further notice. This lack of coordination between Romo and CBS suggests a growing divide, especially considering the ongoing legal issues related to his contract, which has four years and $72 million remaining.

There are indications that CBS is moving on from Romo, as J.J. Watt has been promoted to the top broadcasting position, with expectations that he will maintain that role beyond 2026.