With Tony Romo out at CBS, Troy Aikman and Greg Olsen suddenly become logical replacements

"CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways," the network said in a statement."We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward."This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.As OutKick reported at the time, industry sources did not expect Romo to return.

In short, the DWI accelerated a decision CBS had already made: it wanted out of the Tony Romo business.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson and Tony Romo attend the 2017 CBS Upfront on May 17, 2017, in New York City.

(Getty Images)CBS will broadcast its next Super Bowl in 2028, the first under David Ellison-backed Skydance ownership.The company had no interest in entering another Super Bowl cycle with Romo as Jim Nantz's lead analyst.

Over the past several seasons, Romo's performance became a frequent target of criticism from fans and media alike.The low point came during Super Bowl LVIII, when Romo botched the call of Patrick Mahomes' game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, a moment many viewed as symbolic of his decline in the booth.The question now is who replaces Romo long term.With the NFL reportedly acquiring an equity stake in CBS, the network should remain one of the league's most valuable broadcast partners well into the next decade.For now, CBS says future Hall of Famer J.J.

Watt will remain Jim Nantz's color analyst.The network elevated Watt from its No.

2 team to the lead broadcast following Romo's suspension.Reviews of Watt have been mixed, though we generally agree with those who have praised his performance.BREAKING UP TROY AIKMAN AND JOE BUCK WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE FOR ESPN | BOBBY BURACKStill, whether Watt holds the job through next season — and into the Super Bowl — may depe...