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Chad Johnson makes a play for Tony Romo’s CBS job

Retired NFL receiver Chad Johnson made it known that his services are available after CBS parted ways with analyst Tony Romo in the network's No. 1 NFL booth on Friday.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:35 PM
Chad Johnson makes a play for Tony Romo’s CBS job
Key Things to Know
  • Chad Johnson publicly offered his services to CBS after the network parted ways with analyst Tony Romo.
  • CBS confirmed J.J. Watt will finish the NFL season in the top booth alongside Jim Nantz.
  • Romo and CBS agreed to a financial settlement following his July arrest on an OWI suspicion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson expressed interest in joining CBS's top NFL broadcast booth after the network parted ways with analyst Tony Romo on Friday. Posting on social media, Johnson indicated he is ready for the role following Romo's departure.

However, CBS confirmed that J.J. Watt will remain in the primary booth alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the rest of the season. Romo's exit followed a July arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated, which concluded with a financial settlement between Romo and CBS.

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