Ex-NFL star Tony Romo needles refs during Broncos' win over Eagles

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had the attention of NFL fans on Sunday when he criticized the officiating during the Denver Broncos’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

There were at least two plays that stood out to Romo as he served as the color commentator for the CBS broadcasted game.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

With 8:41 left in the game, Broncos quarterback found tight end Evan Engram for a completion short of the first-down marker. A flag was thrown on the play and Engram was called for offensive pass interference.

"This is going to be a pick that I don’t think is correct," Romo said almost immediately after the flag was thrown. "I really don’t think this was actually a pick play. This is actually accidental because he runs a hitch route and they random run into each other. I would pick this one up if it was me. But if I’m an Eagles fan, I would say it’s 100% (right)."

Even with the penalty, Denver would march down the field and score a touchdown and take the lead with the 2-point conversion.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 1, 2016.  (Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports)

The Broncos got the ball back with 3:37 remaining in the