India, Oct. 2 -- Tony Romo is the former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl quarterback who transitioned into sports media to become the highest-paid NFL game analyst in television history.

His nine-year broadcasting career at CBS Sports came to an abrupt end on Friday, October 2, 2026. The network and Romo mutually agreed to part ways following his summer arrest for operating while intoxicated (OWI).

From an overlooked small-school college quarterback to the voice of the Super Bowl, here is the complete story of Romo's rise, his record-breaking fortune, and the controversy that led to his exit.

From Undrafted Free Agent to Dallas Cowboys Royalty

Romo's football journey began far from the NFL spotlight. Playing college football at Eastern Illino...