Jim Nantz backs Tony Romo to return to broadcasting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz believes Tony Romo will work in sports broadcasting again after leaving the network.

Tony Romo and CBS officially parted ways on 2 October, a month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo had been arrested in Wisconsin in July and subsequently placed on leave from the network. JJ Watt replaced him in the CBS booth alongside Jim Nantz, who had worked with Romo for nine seasons.

Nantz has now publicly backed Romo to return to sports broadcasting. Speaking on the Traina Thoughts podcast, Nantz said Romo 'unquestionably' will work again, whether calling games or working in studio. 'He's got a lot of talent. He's got a lot of people who like him, and he's a star. He's got a personality that's different, and that's a good thing,' Nantz said.

Romo is expected to receive 'a good portion' of the $72 million remaining on the final four years of his contract, according to reporting. The 46-year-old said in a statement in September that he had developed an 'over-reliance on alcohol' while dealing with 'dependance on pain medication' from multiple back surgeries.

How it is being reported

• Jim Nantz breaks silence on Tony Romo’s CBS departure — and ex-QB’s media futureCBS and Romo agreed to part ways on Oct. 2, with Romo expected to receive "a good portion" of the $72 million he had left on the final four years of his contract.New York Post · 14 Oct, 17:51
• Jim Nantz backs 'star' Tony Romo to eventually return to TV as he finally addresses his CBS exit and OWI arrestRomo and the network officially parted ways on October 2, a month after he pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He had been on leave since his July 23 arrest.Daily Mail Sport · 14 Oct, 15:34

In this story: Tony Romo · Jim Nantz · CBS · JJ Watt · Dallas Cowboys · Wisconsin

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