Jim Nantz Comments on Tony Romo’s OWI Arrest and New Partner for NFL Season
Jim Nantz, CBS Sports’ leading play-by-play announcer, recently discussed the OWI arrest of Tony Romo, his long-time partner, and mentioned the new partnership for the upcoming NFL season.
Nantz and Romo have been collaborating since Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, joined CBS Sports as a top NFL analyst under a significant 10-year contract. At the recent “NFL on CBS” media day, Nantz was asked about Romo’s current situation and any updates from CBS Sports regarding his status.
“I was just lying there, really,” Nantz shared. He had a golf event to attend and felt there was a lot to handle, but he was determined to maintain communication with Romo. He said, “I wanted to focus on what was in front of me, and that’s what I did.”
Romo faced an arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of impairment while driving after a golf event. He was charged with operating while intoxicated after not performing well on a field sobriety test, and additional charges included having an open bottle in the vehicle and endangering traffic conditions.
The president of CBS Sports noted that Romo’s situation is “evolving,” indicating the network is still assessing the circumstances surrounding his incident. “We need to consider the impact on our image and brand,” he expressed, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their presentation and the quality of their product.
As for the upcoming season, it was announced that JJ Watt, a Houston Texans legend, will be stepping in as Nantz’s new partner. Despite the changes, Nantz expressed his unwavering support for Romo. “Tony has been a great friend of mine for many years,” he explained. Their friendship dates back to 2011, and Nantz highlighted the importance of familial ties, mentioning Romo’s wife, Candice Crawford.
Currently, Romo is in the middle of a 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS, which reportedly still has $72 million owed to him. Discussions about his future at CBS had already arisen before his arrest, questioning whether he would continue as the lead analyst after the 2026 season. CBS is also set to broadcast the Super Bowl in 2028, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
Critics have pointed to Romo’s recent performance, suggesting he hasn’t bonded with Nantz as well as he had in previous seasons. Additionally, there are talks regarding a morality clause in Romo’s contract that CBS might invoke in light of his arrest, although it’s expected that his legal team would challenge any such move vigorously.
Romo’s court date is scheduled for September 21, which is just days after the first NFL broadcast of the season featuring Nantz and Watt.
Jim Nantz comments on Tony Romo’s OWI arrest and J.J. Watt at CBS
Jim Nantz Comments on Tony Romo’s OWI Arrest and New Partner for NFL Season
Jim Nantz, CBS Sports’ leading play-by-play announcer, recently discussed the OWI arrest of Tony Romo, his long-time partner, and mentioned the new partnership for the upcoming NFL season.
Nantz and Romo have been collaborating since Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, joined CBS Sports as a top NFL analyst under a significant 10-year contract. At the recent “NFL on CBS” media day, Nantz was asked about Romo’s current situation and any updates from CBS Sports regarding his status.
“I was just lying there, really,” Nantz shared. He had a golf event to attend and felt there was a lot to handle, but he was determined to maintain communication with Romo. He said, “I wanted to focus on what was in front of me, and that’s what I did.”
Romo faced an arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of impairment while driving after a golf event. He was charged with operating while intoxicated after not performing well on a field sobriety test, and additional charges included having an open bottle in the vehicle and endangering traffic conditions.
The president of CBS Sports noted that Romo’s situation is “evolving,” indicating the network is still assessing the circumstances surrounding his incident. “We need to consider the impact on our image and brand,” he expressed, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their presentation and the quality of their product.
As for the upcoming season, it was announced that JJ Watt, a Houston Texans legend, will be stepping in as Nantz’s new partner. Despite the changes, Nantz expressed his unwavering support for Romo. “Tony has been a great friend of mine for many years,” he explained. Their friendship dates back to 2011, and Nantz highlighted the importance of familial ties, mentioning Romo’s wife, Candice Crawford.
Currently, Romo is in the middle of a 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS, which reportedly still has $72 million owed to him. Discussions about his future at CBS had already arisen before his arrest, questioning whether he would continue as the lead analyst after the 2026 season. CBS is also set to broadcast the Super Bowl in 2028, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
Critics have pointed to Romo’s recent performance, suggesting he hasn’t bonded with Nantz as well as he had in previous seasons. Additionally, there are talks regarding a morality clause in Romo’s contract that CBS might invoke in light of his arrest, although it’s expected that his legal team would challenge any such move vigorously.
Romo’s court date is scheduled for September 21, which is just days after the first NFL broadcast of the season featuring Nantz and Watt.
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