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CBS Announces Departure of Tony Romo, Eyes Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen as Replacements
WHY IT MATTERS
The departure of Tony Romo and the potential hiring of Troy Aikman or Greg Olsen could significantly impact the NFL broadcasting landscape, particularly with the NFL reportedly acquiring an equity stake in CBS.
What happened
CBS Sports has officially parted ways with Tony Romo, citing a mutual agreement following his indefinite leave after a DWI arrest. The network is now looking for a replacement, with industry sources suggesting Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen as top contenders.
Aikman's contract with ESPN expires after the Super Bowl, while Olsen's contract with Fox also ends after the big game. Both analysts have experience calling Super Bowls and have built chemistry with multiple play-by-play partners.
The decision to replace Romo comes as CBS prepares to broadcast its next Super Bowl in 2028, under new ownership from Skydance.
PRIMARY SOURCES
With Tony Romo out at CBS, Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen suddenly become logical replacements
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 3, 2026, 12:15 AM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Oct 3, 2026, 12:15 AM