Jerry Jones shares unfiltered verdict on Tony Romo's CBS exit
Jerry Jones shares unfiltered verdict on Tony Romo's CBS exit
Rory Robinson Thu, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC
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Jerry Jones believes Tony Romo will bounce back despite his arrest and CBS exit (Image: undefined)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watched Tony Romo evolve from an undrafted quarterback to an NFL star, then into one of television's most prominent NFL voices.
Witnessing his former player's CBS departure following an OWI arrest struck Jones deeply as Dallas confronts its own challenges. Jones expressed his unfiltered emotions after Romo's nine-year tenure at CBS officially concluded, following their mutual agreement to part ways. The network initially placed him on indefinite leave following his July arrest in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated.
Jones described Romo as one of the most significant people in his life and said, "I love him," as the Cowboys begin the season 2-2. It comes as NASA responded to Drake Maye about his moon-landing conspiracy theory.
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Jones acknowledged he was disappointed to witness how Romo's year transpired, particularly after taking pride in what the former Cowboy contributed to NFL broadcasts.
The Cowboys owner also emphasized that he doesn't consider the CBS separation as the conclusion of Romo's public career. The former lead analyst signed a 10-year, $180 million contract extension with the company in 2020, worth $18 million annually.
Romo played his entire NFL career in Dallas (Image: Getty Images)
"He's just getting started," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. "He has made some mistakes, and I can't look in my mirror without seeing what happens when you experience mistakes."
Romo originally pleaded no contest on September 1 and later said he wanted to improve parts of his life while focusing on his health and family. CBS had four years remaining on Romo's 10-year, $180 million contract.
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The precise details of the split have been kept confidential, though reports suggest both parties reached a financial settlement to prevent any further complications.
J. J. Watt has since stepped in to replace Romo on CBS' No. 1 NFL broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the remainder of the season.
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The former NFL pass rusher joined the network in 2023, taking on both studio and game-analysis responsibilities.
Jones kept his attention on Romo as an individual, rather than solely as a broadcaster. He noted that Romo is aware of the areas in which he wants to grow, and made it clear he believes Romo's finest moments are yet to come.
"I don't know of anyone, period, that has a better future for Tony Romo," Jones said. "And I'm excited for him. He's not only got great talent, but he's a hell of a man."
Romo spent all 13 of his NFL seasons in Dallas, accumulating 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. He has consistently referred to Jones as his boss, owner, and mentor, pledging that their bond would endure beyond football.
It comes after NFL referees union rages after league dishes out "excessive" bans.
Source: “AOL Sports”
