Cowboys owner in his feelings while discussing Tony Romo downfall at CBS
Cowboys owner in his feelings while discussing Tony Romo downfall at CBS
Rory RobinsonWed, October 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM UTC
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Jerry Jones believes Tony Romo will bounce back despite his arrest and CBS exit -Credit:Getty
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watched Tony Romo develop from an undrafted quarterback to an NFL star, then to one of television's biggest NFL voices. Seeing his former player's CBS exit following an OWI arrest hit Jones hard as Dallas faces its own issues.
Jones shared his raw emotions after Romo's nine-year run at CBS officially ended when the entities mutually parted ways. The network originally placed him on indefinite leave following his July arrest in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated.
Jones called Romo one of the most important people in his life and said, “I love him,” as the Cowboys open the season 2-2.
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Jones admitted he was sorry to see how Romo's year unfolded, especially after taking pride in what the former Cowboy brought to NFL broadcasts.
The Cowboys owner also clarified that he doesn't view the CBS split as the end of Romo's public career. The former lead analyst signed a 10-year, $180 million contract extension with the company in 2020, worth $18 million annually.
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"He's just getting started," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan. "He has made some mistakes, and I can’t look in my mirror without seeing what happens when you experience mistakes."
Romo played his entire NFL career in Dallas -Credit:Getty
Romo originally pleaded no contest on September 1 and later said he wanted to improve parts of his life while focusing on his health and family.
CBS had four years and roughly $72 million left on Romo's 10-year, $180 million contract. The exact terms of the separation remain private, but reports indicate the sides reached a financial settlement to avoid fallout.
J.J. Watt has since replaced Romo on CBS' No. 1 NFL broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the rest of the season. The ex-NFL pass rusher joined the network in 2023 and took on studio and game-analysis roles.
Romo signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2004 -Credit:Getty
Jones kept the focus on Romo the person, not just the broadcaster. He said Romo knows where he wants to improve and made clear he believes Romo’s best days are still ahead.
"I don’t know of anyone, period, that has a better future for Tony Romo," Jones said. "And I’m excited for him. He’s not only got great talent, but he’s a hell of a man."
Romo played all 13 of his NFL seasons in Dallas, piling up 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. He has always called Jones his boss, owner, and mentor, promising their connection would outlast football.
It comes as the NFL seems to be loosening up on its juice-drinking-inspired touchdown celebrations.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
