NFL Announcer Tony Romo Is '95 Percent' Done With CBS

Will Tony Romo make it back to CBS?

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback thinks he will. Romo, arrested for driving while intoxicated earlier this summer, is working on his issues and is looking forward to returning to the airwaves.

“Multiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain. That pain led to a dependence on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol. As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility. That is an important first step. The harder and more important step is examining the path that brought you here and making the changes necessary to move forward. That path requires honesty,” he shared.

“None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them. The past month has been difficult, but it has also been personally significant. It has required me to confront and own my mistakes fully—to the Lord, to myself, to my family, and now to the public. I am working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes. I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends, and the NFL community including players, coaches, and owners. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you know. As I turn my attention to my health, my family, and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy during this period.”

But will Romo actually make it back to CBS’s airwaves?

During an appearance on Puck’s Powers That Be podcast this week, sports business insider John Ourand made it clear that he doesn’t see Romo returning.

“Tony Romo makes $18 million a year, so this could be a way to save some money,” he said. “But if you read [CBS’] statement, there’s going to be a negotiation. And the question is, what is the number … that would make Tony Romo sort of walk away without a fight? I think that’s where the negotiations almost certainly are going to head.”

Ourand thinks that it’s a 95 percent chance that Romo is done.

“I think it’s highly unlikely, and by highly unlikely, [I mean] it’s 95 percent that he’s not back at CBS.”