Nantz Says He Had No Role in Romo’s CBS Exit

Jim Nantz said he had no role in CBS Sports’ decision to part ways with Tony Romo and predicted his former broadcast partner could find work in broadcasting again, though he said Romo’s plans were unknown. Nantz made the comments on the Traina Thoughts podcast, describing the separation as a decision for CBS Sports and its president, David Berson. Nantz, who worked alongside Romo for nine years, said he checked in with him after the decision and that their friendship predated their time together on air. Nantz said he believed Romo could work again, either calling games or in a studio, citing his talent and popularity. He also said he would not speculate about Romo’s intentions. The forecast was Nantz’s view, not an announcement of a job or a confirmed return. CBS announced the separation on October 2, ending Romo’s tenure as its lead NFL analyst. The network had placed him on leave in July, about a week after his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee. Nantz said the decision belonged to the network, not him. Romo joined CBS in 2017 after retiring from the NFL and became Nantz’s partner on the network’s lead NFL broadcast team.