With Tony Romo out at CBS, Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen suddenly become logical replacements
Tony Romo's CBS Sports departure opens a high-stakes race for Jim Nantz's booth, with Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen both set to hit free agency.
TL;DR
- CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to end their partnership.
- Romo's departure was reportedly a decision CBS had already made, accelerated by his DWI arrest.
- J.J. Watt will continue as Jim Nantz's lead analyst for the upcoming season.
- Troy Aikman's and Greg Olsen's contracts are expiring, making them potential replacements for Romo.
- CBS could make a strong offer for Aikman, who is considered a premier game analyst.
- Olsen is also an attractive option with Super Bowl experience and a history of building quick rapport.
- Netflix and ESPN are also potential landing spots for Aikman or Olsen.
- Kirk Herbstreit has reportedly re-signed with Amazon.