<P> For 2017 , CBS hired Tony Romo as its lead color commentator . Numerous complications needed to be resolved , namely Romo 's reluctance to cover both Sunday and Thursday nights as required under the Thursday Night Football contract , and the fact that Simms remains under contract with CBS through the next several years . However , the network confirmed via press release that Romo 's duties would include Sunday and Thursday games . </P>
<P> For 2017 , CBS hired Tony Romo as its lead color commentator . Numerous complications needed to be resolved , namely Romo 's reluctance to cover both Sunday and Thursday nights as required under the Thursday Night Football contract , and the fact that Simms remains under contract with CBS through the next several years . However , the network confirmed via press release that Romo 's duties would include Sunday and Thursday games . </P>
who 's calling the thursday night football game
who 's calling the thursday night football game
Tony Romo
Tony Romo