Tony Romo
Sports LegendFormer NFL Quarterback / Sports Analyst
Born: April 21, 1980 | Position: Quarterback
Athlete
Broadcaster
Expert Insight: Tony Romo transitioned seamlessly from NFL stardom to becoming one of the most respected football analysts in broadcasting.
Football Career
1Dallas Cowboys (2003-2016)
Romo became the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in 2006.
He holds multiple Cowboys franchise passing records.
2Career Statistics
34,183 passing yards and 248 touchdowns.
4× Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007, 2009, 2014).
3Notable Achievements
Set the Cowboys' single-season passing record with 4,903 yards in 2012.
NFL passer rating leader in 2014 (113.2).
Fun Fact: Romo went undrafted in 2003 before signing with the Cowboys as a free agent, becoming one of the most successful undrafted quarterbacks in NFL history.
Broadcasting Career
1CBS Sports Analyst
Joined CBS Sports in 2017 as lead NFL game analyst.
Works alongside Jim Nantz on CBS's top NFL broadcast team.
2Analytical Style
Known for his predictive play-calling ability during broadcasts.
His quarterback perspective provides unique insights into game strategy.
3Awards
Won Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Event Analyst in 2019.
Consistently rated as one of the best NFL analysts on television.
Personal Life
1Early Life
Born in San Diego, California but raised in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Played college football at Eastern Illinois University.
2Family
Married to Candice Crawford since 2011.
They have three sons together.
3Other Ventures
Competitive golfer who has participated in PGA Tour events.
Active in various charitable organizations.
Did You Know? Romo was a three-sport athlete in high school, excelling in football, basketball, and golf.