CBS has officially parted ways with Tony Romo, who was on an indefinite leave following his OWI arrest in July. In the wake of this development, Cowboys insider Mike Fisher suggested CBS turn their attention to targeting former quarterback and broadcasting veteran Troy Aikman.

“A few more Romo-related quick takes: 1 – Yes, Jerry Jones would hire him in a second. Consultant, whatever,” Mike Fisher wrote on X. “2 – But … Romo says he needs time off for his health. So … taking a #Cowboys job would make that look like a lie. 3 – @NFLonCBS should start courting @TroyAikman NOW.”

Romo departs from CBS after nine years on the network and was in the middle of a $180 million contract that ran through 2030. Per FOX Sports’ OutKick, Romo and CBS “negotiated this separation” and “there was an agreement that includes payments to Romo.”

In Romo’s absence, CBS brought up J.J. Watt to replace him in the No. 1 crew, where he now calls the game with Jim Nantz.

However, Troy Aikman isn’t a bad suggestion. He played in the league for 12 years and won three Super Bowls for the Dallas Cowboys.

Aikman has been working as an announcer for more than 20 years. He and longtime colleague Joe Buck make for the longest-tenured announcer duo. Together, they have called six Super Bowls. They will call their seventh this year, ESPN’s first.

However, it might be Aikman’s last.

Aikman is in the final year of his five-year contract with ESPN, which is reportedly worth $90 million. He had previously hoped for a deal to be worked out before the 2026 season began. But the season is underway, and talks have hit a roadblock.

What furthers the idea of a potential Aikman exit is that Buck’s contract has been renewed by ESPN, and he is set to be in the booth through 2032. The veteran broadcaster has expressed hope for Aikman to remain with ESPN.

“I’m pretty well on record, having begged out of my last years at Fox to follow him to ESPN, where I stand on all that,” Buck said. “I legitimately love the guy like a brother. … Forget games and in the booth and all that stuff.

“… I’m obviously hopeful, to say the least, that something gets done. But that’s kind of his world, and ESPN’s world, and I’ve got to kind of mind my own yard in that stuff. I think that’s the best way to be.”

But the glaring lack of a new contract isn’t doing much to quell suspicion.

OutKick also threw in Greg Olsen’s name as a potential candidate. But there’s also the case of J.J. Watt, who is getting mixed reviews as the color analyst alongside Nantz. He could also be in the running to be Romo’s replacement in the long run, should he manage to leave a mark on viewers.

Tony Romo, meanwhile, is focusing on using this time for recovery.

“I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years. I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life – with a desire to win and be the best that I can be.

“I’m going to use this time to take a break, something I’ve never done before, and focus on my health and my family before moving on to my next opportunity. I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans.”

Previously, Romo admitted in a statement that he had turned to alcohol to manage his issues with pain medication. After his OWI arrest, he has remained on the down low, having resurfaced in public only this week at a golf tournament in Oklahoma.

Will Troy Aikman replace Romo at CBS? We will have to wait and watch.