Report: Tony Romo seeking at least $10M a year in raise from CBS

Tony Romo is seeking a raise as he enters the final year of his broadcasting deal with CBS, and he’s looking for big money, according to a report. Sporting News’ Michael McCarthy reports that Romo wants at least $10 million a year to continue in his role as CBS’ lead analyst on NFL games. Such a salary would make him the highest-paid analyst in the business, earning more than the approximately $7.5 million Troy Aikman receives, and more than what Jon Gruden pulled in. Romo reportedly signed a three-year deal that pays him around $4 million per year when he first joined CBS before the 2017 NFL season. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback instantly earned rave reviews in his broadcasting debut. His stock as a broadcaster exploded last season as he presciently predicted play after play before they happened. Romo is funny, enthusiastic, charming, smart and just completely likable as a broadcaster. CBS will likely have to step up if it wants to keep the QB. The network probably has an advantage thanks to the opp

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