Tony Romo strikes $17 million deal with CBS

Tony Romo is set to get paid. The broadcaster has reportedly agreed to a contract with CBS that will pay him $17 million per year.

Tony Romo is set to get paid. The broadcaster has reportedly agreed to a contract with CBS that will pay him $17 million per year. That is more than the vast majority of the salaries of current NFL players. SI’s media columnist Jimmy Traina explains how Romo’s likeness and ESPN’s pursuit of him made this a no brainer for CBS.