Romo reportedly secured a 10-year CBS contract in 2020 after attracting interest from ESPN. "There was a moment in time that Tony Romo had tremendous leverage over CBS," Cowherd said. Why Was Tony Romo's CBS Contract So Significant? Romo's reported $180 million, 10-year extension in 2020 made him one of the highest-paid voices in sports broadcasting. Romo's contract reportedly runs through 2030, with a significant amount of money still on the table.