CBS execs shunned Tony Romo after arrest over $180 million contract 'resentment': Colin Cowherd

73 verified updates • corroborated by 13 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

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Jul 31, 02:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC Sports
J.J. Watt will replace Tony Romo during his CBS leave
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Jul 31, 03:00 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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Jul 31, 03:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Jul 31, 03:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, Yahoo Sports Canada
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest
→ Leave now specified as "until further notice
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Jul 31, 04:00 PM 2 sources: AP News, Yahoo Sports Canada
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest, JJ Watt to replace him in booth
→ JJ Watt named replacement in booth
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Jul 31, 04:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
→ Contract labeled "worst in media history" added.
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Jul 31, 05:00 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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Jul 31, 05:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Jul 31, 05:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
→ DUI arrest reason removed, replaced with contract criticism.
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Jul 31, 06:00 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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Jul 31, 06:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Jul 31, 06:30 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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Jul 31, 06:30 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Jul 31, 07:30 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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Jul 31, 07:30 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Jul 31, 08:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
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Jul 31, 09:00 PM 2 sources: The New York Times, apnews.com
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Jul 31, 09:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, nytimes.com
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Jul 31, 10:00 PM 2 sources: The New York Times, apnews.com
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Jul 31, 10:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
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Aug 01, 01:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 01:00 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 01:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 01:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 02:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 02:00 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 02:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 02:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 03:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 03:00 AM 1 source: sports.yahoo.com
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 03:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 03:30 AM 1 source: sports.yahoo.com
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 04:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 04:00 AM 1 source: sports.yahoo.com
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 04:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 04:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 05:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 05:00 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 05:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 05:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 06:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 06:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 07:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 07:00 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 07:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 07:30 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 08:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 08:00 AM 1 source: Yahoo Sports
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 08:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 09:00 AM 1 source: sports.yahoo.com
Colin Cowherd believes CBS executives resented Tony Romo since contract negotiations
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Aug 01, 09:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 09:30 AM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
→ Arrest reason removed, contract criticism added.
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Aug 01, 10:00 AM 1 source: New York Post
Tony Romo faces uphill battle to reclaim CBS job after OWI arrest leads to indefinite leave
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Aug 01, 10:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 10:30 AM 1 source: NBC Sports
CBS, Tony Romo could be heading for a high-stakes legal battle
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Aug 01, 10:30 AM 1 source: apnews.com
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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Aug 01, 11:00 AM 1 source: AP News
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Aug 01, 11:00 AM 1 source: NBC Sports
CBS, Tony Romo could be heading for a high-stakes legal battle
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Aug 01, 11:30 AM 1 source: Reuters
CBS puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave after arrest
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Aug 01, 11:30 AM 1 source: NBC Sports
CBS, Tony Romo could be heading for a high-stakes legal battle
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Aug 01, 01:00 PM 1 source: New York Post
Tony Romo faces uphill battle to reclaim CBS job after OWI arrest leads to indefinite leave
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Aug 01, 01:30 PM 1 source: NBC Sports
CBS, Tony Romo could be heading for a high-stakes legal battle
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Aug 01, 02:30 PM 1 source: nbcsports.com
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Aug 01, 03:00 PM 1 source: NBC Sports
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Aug 01, 03:30 PM 1 source: nbcsports.com
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Aug 01, 04:00 PM 1 source: NBC Sports
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Aug 02, 07:30 AM 1 source: NBC Sports
If CBS is going to move on from Tony Romo, Jerry Jones could try to stop it
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Aug 02, 09:00 AM 1 source: nbcsports.com
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Aug 02, 09:30 AM 1 source: NBC Sports
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Aug 02, 12:30 PM 1 source: nbcsports.com
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Aug 02, 04:00 PM 1 source: NBC Sports
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Aug 02, 08:30 PM 1 source: Fox News
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has Tony Romo's back, believe he will 'work through' OWI arrest
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Aug 03, 10:00 AM 1 source: New York Post
CBS execs shunned Tony Romo after arrest over $180 million contract 'resentment': Colin Cowherd

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