Tony Romo officially announced his retirement from the NFL on April 4, 2017, after the 2016 season.

Quick Scoop

  • Tony Romo played his final NFL season in 2016, then chose to step away from playing rather than sign with another team.
  • He publicly announced his retirement on April 4, 2017, the same day the Dallas Cowboys released him from their roster.
  • Immediately after retiring, he moved into a new role as a lead NFL game analyst for CBS, partnering with Jim Nantz in the broadcast booth.

A Little Extra Context

  • Romo’s retirement decision was heavily influenced by recurring back and collarbone injuries, plus the rise of Dak Prescott as the Cowboys’ new starting quarterback.
  • He finished his Cowboys career with over 34,000 passing yards and 248 touchdown passes, leaving as the franchise’s all-time leader in both categories.

TL;DR: Tony Romo retired from the NFL after the 2016 season and officially announced it on April 4, 2017, then immediately transitioned into broadcasting with CBS.

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