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Reports Question Tony Romo’s CBS Future as He Calls AFC Playoff Games

Renewed criticism follows the BillsJaguars telecast, with a $180 million deal limiting clear options.

Overview

  • CBS has not announced any personnel changes, though reporting says the network is weighing whether to keep the Jim NantzTony Romo lead team.
  • Romo and Nantz remain assigned to BillsBroncos in the Divisional Round on Saturday and the AFC Championship on Jan. 25, with NBC carrying this season’s Super Bowl.
  • Romo told SiriusXM’s Adam Schein that multiple crew members were sick during the criticized wild-card broadcast and that they pushed through the game.
  • The former quarterback signed a reported 10-year, $180 million extension with CBS in 2020, with four years remaining on the deal.
  • Criticism of Romo’s on-air performance has built over recent seasons, including during games involving Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, and Awful Announcing’s analysis suggested his top assignment could be at risk.