Jim Nantz wants ‘Tony Romo money’ with CBS contract drama looming
New York Post
Jim Nantz, the face of CBS Sports, is looking for “Tony Romo money” in what is shaping into a potential showdown between the network and its longtime star, The Post has learned.
Sources said Nantz is seeking to top the $17.5 million yearly salary Romo received on a new contract signed right before the pandemic hit as everything perfectly aligned for the standout NFL analyst.
While Romo just works the football season, Nantz calls the NFL, the Final Four and golf, including the Masters.
Nantz has been out front for CBS for three decades. He currently makes $6.5 million per year on a contract that ends early next summer, according to sources.
Whatever Nantz ends up making, he is in line for a raise. The going rate for a lead network sports voice is in the $10 million range. Joe Buck makes $10.5 million at Fox, according to sources, and NBC’s Mike Tirico is near that number, as well.