Tony Romo makes surprise appearance on Pat McAfee’s Vikings-Bills MNF broadcast

Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and NFL analyst, made a surprise appearance on the Monday Night Football alternative broadcast hosted by Pat McAfee during the Week 9 game between the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills, Yahoo Sports reported.

Romo joined the ESPN2 alt-cast in the second quarter and shared his thoughts on the defensive matchup, noting the difficulty of playing against the Vikings and praising the Bills’ offensive protection. He left the broadcast with about nine minutes remaining until halftime.

This marked Romo’s first NFL broadcast appearance since his July arrest in Wisconsin on charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, which led to CBS putting him on leave and eventually parting ways with him in early October, according to Yahoo Sports.

During his brief appearance, Romo engaged in lighthearted banter with McAfee and demonstrated a pre-snap cadence, with McAfee expressing that Romo was missed this season.

The Bills faced the game without their starting lineman Dion Dawkins, and Romo’s insights came during a game that was expected to be a defensive battle, as he described.

What’s next for Romo’s broadcasting career remains to be seen following his departure from CBS and this guest spot on ESPN’s alternative broadcast.