CBS is reportedly considering nullifying the remaining balance of Tony Romo's 10-year, $180 million contract following his recent DUI arrest. The network had outbid rivals to secure Romo's services for NFL telecasts.
Romo's contract, valued at $180 million over 10 years, is for calling six months of NFL games annually. The terms of the deal and the potential implications of his arrest are now under scrutiny by CBS.
The former NFL quarterback was arrested on a driving under the influence charge by Milwaukee police. While the incident did not result in fatalities or injuries to Romo or any other individuals, it has cast a shadow over his lucrative broadcasting agreement.
CBS secured Romo's broadcasting talent in a competitive bidding process. The network's potential move to void the contract could offer an "escape" from what the New York Post described as a "mistake."