Though his playing days are long behind him, Tony Romo could become one of the hottest free agents in the NFL once he hits the open market.
Romo, who signed on as a broadcaster with CBS following his retirement from the league after spending the 2016 season with the Dallas Cowboys, is in talks about extending his contract but negotiations have stalled, according to Front Office Sports.
The 39-year-old’s three-year contract with CBS expires following this season and, much like a player might do, he may table discussions until the end of the football season to avoid distractions.
Should he do that, Romo — who has quickly risen in the ranks of NFL broadcasters — could have hordes of suitors for his services.
Despite that, odds are good the quarterback re-ups with CBS, according to FOS.
“Tony Romo is an exceptional, expert analyst working on America’s most popular TV sport. Considering how much networks and advertisers are paying — and will pay — for NFL live game rights, his ask is not outlandish,” John Kosner, the ex-ESPN executive turned president of Kosner Media, told the publication. “He is a reason to watch. His chemistry with another exceptional talent, Jim Nantz, is special and unique as well. If CBS were to pass, someone else would meet his number.”
The Sporting News previously reported that the former Dallas Cowboy signal-caller is seeking a long-term contract with CBS which will pay him $10 million per year.
For comparison, another Cowboy-turned-commentator, Troy Aikman, makes about $7.5 million annually working for CBS’ competitor Fox Sports.
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