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Tony Romo departs CBS Sports following OWI plea

Overview

On August 31, 2026, Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an operating while intoxicated charge stemming from his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee County. Court records indicated Romo’s blood-alcohol concentration was 0.15. As part of the legal resolution, Romo lost his driving privileges for six months, was required to complete an alcohol assessment, and must install an interlock device in any vehicle he operates or owns for at least one year following license reinstatement. He was also ordered to pay $834 in costs. Romo attributed his alcohol use to managing debilitating pain following multiple back surgeries, stating, “None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them.” On October 1, 2026, CBS Sports and Romo announced they had mutually agreed to part ways, ending his nine-year tenure as a lead NFL analyst. In a statement regarding his departure, Romo noted a need to focus on his health and family, stating, “I’m going to use this time to take a break... and focus on my health and my family before moving on to my next opportunity.” Following the restructuring of the broadcast teams, CBS confirmed that J.J. Watt will continue to partner with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the network’s lead NFL broadcast team for the remainder of the season. On October 7, 2026, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed public support for Romo during an appearance on the radio program ‘105.3 The Fan’. On the same day his separation from CBS was finalized, Romo was disqualified from a Korn Ferry Tour pre-qualifying tournament in Oklahoma after submitting an incorrect scorecard that reported two strokes fewer than his actual score during the final round.

Entities

Tony Romo · CBS Sports · Jim Nantz · J.J. Watt · CBS

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  • "Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23, 2026 on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI)."

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    "Tony Romo was arrested on July 23, 2024 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated."

    The claims provide different years for the arrest (2026 vs 2024).

  • "Romo's court appearance is scheduled for September 21, 2024."

    vs

    "Romo is scheduled to appear in Milwaukee court on September 21 2026."

    The claims provide different years for the scheduled court appearance (2026 vs 2024).

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jim Nantz discusses Tony Romo’s CBS departure

    Jim Nantz expressed optimism for Tony Romo’s broadcasting future following Romo’s departure from CBS after an OWI arrest. CBS has since replaced Romo with JJ Watt.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Tony Romo and CBS Sports part ways after nine seasons

    CBS Sports and NFL analyst Tony Romo have mutually agreed to end their nine-year partnership following Romo's recent arrest and indefinite leave.

  3. [SPORTS] 44 sources
    Tony Romo and CBS Sports part ways following OWI arrest

    CBS Sports and lead NFL analyst Tony Romo have mutually parted ways following his July arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    CBS Sports reshuffles NFL broadcast teams following Tony Romo leave

    CBS Sports has restructured its NFL broadcast teams, moving J. J. Watt to the lead booth and Ross Tucker to the No. 2 slot following Tony Romo’s indefinite leave due to an OWI arrest.

  5. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge in Wisconsin

    Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI charge in Wisconsin. His plea deal includes fines, license revocation, and a mandatory jail sentence provision for any future OWI offenses within 10 years.

  6. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge in Wisconsin

    Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI charge in Wisconsin after recording a 0.15 blood-alcohol level. He faces a six-month license revocation and is currently on indefinite leave from CBS Sports.

  7. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge in Wisconsin

    CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an operating while intoxicated charge in Wisconsin, citing chronic pain and medication dependence as factors. He faces a six-month license revocation.

  8. [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Tony Romo faces three new citations following Wisconsin OWI arrest

    CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo faces three new citations—including OWI and possession of open intoxicants—following his July arrest in Wisconsin. He remains on indefinite leave from NFL broadcasts.

  9. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    CBS Sports updates NFL broadcast lineup with Russell Wilson and J. J. Watt

    Russell Wilson has joined CBS’s ‘The NFL Today’ following his NFL retirement. The move comes amid roster shifts, including Tony Romo’s indefinite leave following an arrest and the addition of J. J. Watt.

  10. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Tony Romo's future at CBS Sports uncertain following arrest

    CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. J. J. Watt will temporarily partner with Jim Nantz.

  11. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    CBS Sports uncertain of Tony Romo's future following arrest

    CBS Sports has no timeline for a decision on lead NFL analyst Tony Romo's future following his arrest in Wisconsin for suspected driving under the influence. J. J. Watt will fill his role.

  12. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Tony Romo's OWI Arrest Puts CBS NFL Broadcast Role in Question

    Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Wisconsin, placed on indefinite leave from CBS’s lead NFL broadcast booth, and his future with the network is uncertain as CBS reviews his contract.

  13. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    CBS Considers Replacing Tony Romo After OWI Arrest

    Tony Romo was arrested for OWI and placed on leave by CBS, which is now weighing replacements such as Greg Olsen and J.J. Watt while testing a new Nantz‑Watt pairing.

  14. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Jerry Jones backs Tony Romo after Wisconsin OWI arrest

    Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended former quarterback Tony Romo after his July 23 Wisconsin OWI arrest, praising his character and saying he will work through the incident while CBS placed Romo on leave.

  15. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Tony Romo suspended by CBS Sports after DUI arrest

    Tony Romo was arrested for suspected DUI in Wisconsin; CBS placed him on leave and named J.J. Watt as his replacement on the NFL broadcast team.

  16. [SPORTS] 57 sources
    Tony Romo Placed on Indefinite Leave by CBS After Wisconsin OWI Arrest

    Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee on July 23, 2024, cited for multiple offenses and set for a Sept 21 court date. CBS placed him on indefinite leave, with J.J. Watt filling his broadcast role.

  17. [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open after OWI arrest

    Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee and withdrew from the Texas State Open, canceling his appearance; his court date is set for Sept. 21.

  18. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee

    Former Cowboys QB and CBS analyst Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee on July 23 after being stopped on I‑43, later released and faces a court date on Sept. 21.

  19. [CRIME] 50 sources
    Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on OWI charge

    Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on a first‑offense OWI after failing sobriety tests; he was released and has a court date set for Sept 21, 2026.

Sources

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