Why did Romo retire?

College Football Hall of Fame Romo retired after the 2016 season when a preseason back injury caused him to lose his starting position to backup Dak Prescott. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts.

Does Romo still work for CBS?

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback-turned-broadcaster is entering his sixth season as the top NFL analyst at CBS, where he will once again call games alongside longtime play-by-play voice Jim Nantz.

When did Romo stop playing?

However, the stellar play of rookie quarterback Dak Prescott, who ultimately led Dallas to an NFC-best 13–3 record, forced Romo into a back-up role after he returned to the active roster. In April 2017 he abruptly retired from the NFL and immediately joined CBS as a commentator for NFL television broadcasts.

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What team did Tony Romo retire from?

While the Cowboys have yet to hold a ceremony for Romo, the 36-year-old received a sendoff to his broadcasting career from the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, as he was made an honorary member of the team. Romo is a four-time Pro Bowler who went 78-49 as a starter over the course of 13 seasons with the Cowboys.

Why did Romo retire?