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CBS Sports fantasy expert Jamey Eisenberg updates his 2026 do-not-draft list, arguing that 12 players are overdrafted at their ADP and should be avoided in all drafts, while also reclassifying several big names as riskier bets due to injuries, workload concerns, or team changes and offering recommended alternatives.
CBS Sports’ panel predicts Islam Makhachev to defend his welterweight status against Ian Garry at UFC 330, with Makhachev favored (-360) over Garry (+285). While most writers expect Makhachev to win—by decision or a late finish—a few see Garry as a live underdog capable of pulling an upset. The card also features Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson and several other bouts (Turner vs. Fernandes, Abdul-Malik vs. Stoltzfus, Ribovics vs. Barboza). Five CBS analysts submitted picks, with the main event drawing the most debate among them.
CBS Sports selects the best Division I college football program for each state ahead of the 2026 season, noting Alaska and Vermont as N/A due to no FBS teams and highlighting notable picks like Navy (Maryland), Army (New York), Harvard (Massachusetts), and Indiana vs. Notre Dame as a debated state rivalry, along with Hawaii and Wyoming serving as default or standout choices in their states.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence that Tony Romo will rebound from his July OWI arrest in Wisconsin, praising Romo’s character and resilience. Romo was stopped for unsafe passing after leaving a golf tournament and is on leave from CBS Sports with a September 21 court date, while J.J. Watt fills in for the network’s NFL coverage for now.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly backs Tony Romo, saying the former quarterback-turned-broadcaster will 'work through' his Wisconsin OWI arrest; Romo was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence, possessing an open container and unsafe passing, reportedly refused a breath test, and CBS Sports has placed him on leave with JJ Watt slated to fill in on broadcasts.
Tony Romo is on leave from CBS Sports after a Milwaukee arrest on suspicion of DUI; an open bottle of alcohol was found in his vehicle, he refused to take a sobriety test, and he has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21. CBS said he’ll be on leave until further notice, with JJ Watt and Tracy Wolfson joining Jim Nantz during Romo’s absence.
CBS placed Tony Romo on indefinite leave after his Milwaukee OWI arrest, with deputies reporting impairment signs and an open bottle found in the vehicle. J.J. Watt will replace Romo as CBS’s No. 1 NFL analyst, joining Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on an indefinite basis, starting with the preseason Bengals-Eagles game on Aug. 28.
CBS Sports announced Tony Romo is on indefinite leave from his lead NFL color commentator role, with J.J. Watt named as his replacement. Romo’s hiatus follows a police stop in Milwaukee; Watt, a former five-time Pro Bowler who joined CBS in 2023, will take over duties on CBS NFL broadcasts.
CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave ‘until further notice’ after his Wisconsin arrest for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Romo’s future with the network hinges on his contract and whether the arrest qualifies as termination for cause; CBS has not said who will replace him on the No. 1 NFL broadcast with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. Romo has been CBS’s top NFL analyst since 2017, reportedly earning about $18 million per year.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS sports analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Interstate 43; he was booked on one count, released, and ordered to appear in court on Sept. 21, with the incident occurring shortly after he finished a golf interview and while competing in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.
CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter unveils a full 30-pick first-round projection for the 2026 NBA Draft, detailing team fits, prospect strengths, and the last-minute buzz around trades and workouts as franchises finalize their pre-draft plans.
Bryce Adair, a 31-year-old CBS Sports production assistant from Martinez, Georgia, died from injuries after a Wednesday night single-car crash in Dublin, Ohio, while covering the Memorial Tournament. CBS Sports colleagues—including Jim Nantz—paid emotional tributes on air, highlighting Adair’s warmth, his Emmy-winning work on the Super Bowl broadcast, and his budding goal to become a steadicam operator. He studied at Valdosta State University and was described as a bright, beloved member of the crew.
During The Memorial Tournament, Jim Nantz delivered an emotional on-air tribute to CBS production staffer Bryce Adair, who died at 31 from injuries after a car crash while working the event. Colleagues mourned him and a GoFundMe raised funds; Adair had joined CBS in 2017 and earned an Emmy for the network’s Super Bowl coverage.
Russell Wilson will retire from the NFL to join CBS’s The NFL Today as an analyst for the 2026 season, with former Bears tackle Kyle Long also joining the show. They’ll sit at the desk with James Brown, Bill Cowher, and Nate Burleson. Long last played in 2019 and has been with CBS since 2020.
Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, Broncos, Steelers and Giants, capped by a 2013 Super Bowl title and multiple Pro Bowls, and he will join CBS Sports as an NFL Today analyst, bringing his extensive playing experience to the desk.