Jim Nantz is re-signing with CBS Sports, according to the Sports Business Journal.
The legendary broadcaster, who has been with CBS Sports since 1985, is signing a new deal that will pay $6.5 million per year.
“Jim Nantz will remain at CBS Sports for many more years. The network’s top announcer signed a new deal to stay at the network for an undisclosed number of years, according to both CBS Sports and Nantz’s agent Sandy Montag.
While CBS Sports and Montag confirmed the deal, both declined to provide specifics about it, including the contract’s length or his new salary. Nantz’s current deal, which is believed to pay him $6.5 million per year, was due to expire this spring.”
John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal had previously reported Nantz wanted to meet or exceed the deal given to Tony Romo, who is reportedly earning around $17 million per year.
Nantz was reportedly considering offers from both ESPN and CBS in order to maximize his salary. He and Romo called Tampa Bay’s victory over Kansas City in Super Bowl LV together last month for CBS.
The 61-year-old has become the network’s top voice on the NFL, golf (including The Masters) and college basketball.
