Tony Romo's OWI Arrest Puts CBS NFL Broadcast Role in Question

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. CBS placed him on indefinite leave from his position as the network’s lead NFL color commentator. The network promoted defensive end J.J. Watt to fill Romo’s spot alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson while it reviews the morals clause in Romo’s four‑year, $72 million contract.

Industry observers note the arrest could harm CBS’s brand, and there is speculation that Romo may be moved to a studio role or not return at all. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith publicly expressed hope that Romo will be given another chance, but the final decision remains pending.