CBS declines comment on statement from broadcaster Tony Romo
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Tony Romo released a statement Tuesday announcing a no-contest plea to OWI charges and expressing an intent to return to his role at CBS. The broadcaster was placed on leave earlier this summer following an arrest in July. CBS did not acknowledge the statement or coordinate with Romo, instead referring to its initial notice that the analyst would be on leave until further notice. Reports indicate no clear path for a return to the network's top broadcast booth, which is currently occupied by J.J. Watt alongside Jim Nantz. Romo remains under contract for $72 million over four years, leading to speculation regarding potential legal maneuvering between the two parties. A court date regarding the OWI charge is set for September 21.
- •Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI charges in a statement released Tuesday.
- •CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest in July.
- •J.J. Watt has replaced Romo in the top CBS broadcast booth.
- •Romo has a court date scheduled for September 21.
- •CBS declined to comment on Romo's stated intention to return to the network.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — CBS has no comment about Tony Romo's statement
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — CBS offered no comment following Tony Romo’s surprise statement
"Tony Romo broke his silence Tuesday over the OWI arrest in July that led to CBS putting him on indefinite leave shortly thereafter. Romo posted a statement on Instagram around 11:00 a.m., saying that he pleaded no contest to a civil offense and took full responsibility for his actions. He also shared his personal struggles…
"On Tuesday, former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo issued a statement announcing his no-contest plea to OWI charges and expressing his intention to return to CBS, in time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:54 PMCBS has no comment about Tony Romo's statement
On Tuesday, former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo issued a statement announcing his no-contest plea to OWI charges and expressing his intention to return to CBS, in time.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:42 PMCBS offered no comment following Tony Romo’s surprise statement
Tony Romo broke his silence Tuesday over the OWI arrest in July that led to CBS putting him on indefinite leave shortly thereafter. Romo posted a statement on Instagram around 11:00 a.m., saying that he pleaded no contest to a civil offense and took full responsibility for his actions. He also shared his personal struggles…
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