Tony Romo Reflects on Broadcasting Career Amid AFC Playoff Coverage

BALTIMORE, Md. — Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo, now a prominent CBS broadcaster, will call the AFC Divisional Round clash between the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills this weekend. Romo, alongside longtime partner Jim Nantz, is also set to cover the AFC Championship game next week, continuing his successful transition from the field to the booth.

Romo, 44, rose to fame as one of the NFL’s most improbable success stories. After going undrafted in 2003, he became the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, earning over $127 million during his 14-year career. Despite limited playoff success, Romo’s on-field achievements paved the way for a lucrative broadcasting career. In 2020, he signed a 10-year, $180 million deal with CBS, solidifying his status as one of the highest-paid sports analysts in the industry.

However, Romo’s broadcasting journey has not been without criticism. Initially praised for his ability to predict plays with uncanny accuracy, some fans and analysts have noted a shift in his approach. “People come to me now and say they love our crew, they love how we do it,” Romo told reporters in 2023. “Like anything, we’ve been at such a high level doing this for so long that it doesn’t matter who you are, people are not going to continually write the same article about how great you are.”

Romo acknowledged the challenges of maintaining excellence in the public eye. “You’re not going to continually write, ‘They are the best,’ over and over again,” he said. “People have to find things to write. I think that’s just part of human nature. And guess what? There’s agendas. People like clicks. I mean, that’s a real thing.”

Despite the critiques, Romo remains confident in his work. “I think it’s all a positive,” he added. “Talking about it, it helps all of the NFL. Our job is to go out there and perform like we’ve done and try to always do our best. I think we’ve done a great job with that.”

Off the field, Romo has built a stable personal life. He married Candice Crawford in 2011, and the couple has three children. His estimated net worth of $80 million reflects both his NFL earnings and his lucrative broadcasting career.

As Romo prepares to call one of the NFL’s most anticipated matchups this weekend, fans will be watching not just the game, but also how one of the league’s most recognizable voices continues to evolve in the booth.