Jon Hamm Takes Jab at Tony Romo's Broadcasting During NFL Honors

2026 NFL Honors host roasts Romo's commentary, shouts out Tom Brady's improvement as FOX analyst.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:23pm

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During the 2026 NFL Honors award show, host Jon Hamm took a shot at former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's broadcasting performance, which has faced criticism in recent seasons. Hamm praised the improved commentary of Tom Brady, who joined FOX's top broadcast team in 2024 after retiring from the NFL.

Why it matters

Romo was initially hailed as a rising star in broadcasting when he joined CBS in 2017, but his analysis has been increasingly panned by fans and media in recent years. Hamm's public jab at Romo during the high-profile NFL Honors event reflects the growing sentiment that Romo's commentary has declined in quality.

The details

After a successful NFL career, including a stint with the Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo joined CBS as a color commentator in 2017 and was widely praised for his insightful analysis. However, over the past few seasons, Romo's commentary has been criticized as becoming more gimmicky and less substantive. Meanwhile, former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joined FOX's top broadcast team in 2024 after retiring, and his performance has steadily improved from 2024 to 2025, leading 2026 NFL Honors host Jon Hamm to call out Romo's struggles while shouting out Brady's progress.

  • Jon Hamm hosted the 2026 NFL Honors award show on February 6, 2026.
  • Tony Romo joined CBS as a color commentator in 2017.
  • Tom Brady retired from the NFL in 2023 at age 45 and joined FOX's broadcast team in 2024.

The players

Jon Hamm

The host of the 2026 NFL Honors award show.

Tony Romo

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who has worked as a color commentator for CBS since 2017, but has faced increasing criticism for the quality of his analysis in recent seasons.

Tom Brady

Former New England Patriots quarterback who retired from the NFL in 2023 at age 45 and joined FOX's broadcast team as a color commentator in 2024, with his performance steadily improving from 2024 to 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Tony Romo catching strays. 😂😂😂”

— WhoBae (Jess), Fan (Twitter)

“Jon Hamm bashing Tony Romo during NFL Honors. 🤣”

— Alex Kennedy, Deputy Editor, PFSN (Twitter)

The takeaway

Hamm's public critique of Romo's broadcasting performance during the high-profile NFL Honors event reflects the growing sentiment among fans and media that Romo's commentary has declined in quality in recent seasons, even as newer analyst Tom Brady has shown steady improvement in his first few years in the broadcast booth.