CBS still evaluating Tony Romo's future after July OWI arrest
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
CBS Sports president David Berson updated the status of Tony Romo during NFL on CBS media day, noting the situation is still developing. Romo was arrested for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23 and placed on indefinite leave on July 31. Berson stated there is no timetable or final decision regarding Romo's future. JJ Watt has stepped in as Romo's replacement alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. The network is focused on maintaining its image and brand as the NFL season approaches, with the first game scheduled for September 13.
- •Tony Romo placed on indefinite leave after OWI arrest on July 23.
- •CBS has not set a timetable for Romo's future with the network.
- •JJ Watt fills in for Romo on CBS's top broadcast crew.
- •Romo's court appearance is scheduled for September 21.
- •Season opener is on September 13 with Packers vs. Vikings.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s CBS future in limbo after ‘no timetable’ update from network
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Boomer Esiason thinks ‘it’s over’ for Tony Romo at CBS
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s CBS future remains uncertain as network says it’s still ‘assessing’ his fate
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s Future at CBS Sports After OWI Arrest Is ‘Evolving Situation,’ Network Head Says
"With Tony Romo on indefinite leave from CBS following his arrest for OWI, Boomer Esiason doesn’t expect the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to reclaim his lead analyst chair. Romo was placed on leave “until further notice” by CBS after its longtime NFL analyst was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated during a traffic stop…
"CBS Sports president David Berson shared an update about the retired Dallas Cowboys star’s status as its lead NFL analyst after his July arrest
"Former quarterback Tony Romo’s CBS future is in limbo after a ‘no timetable’ update from the network.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:46 PMTony Romo’s CBS future in limbo after ‘no timetable’ update from network
Former quarterback Tony Romo’s CBS future is in limbo after a ‘no timetable’ update from the network.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:15 PMBoomer Esiason thinks ‘it’s over’ for Tony Romo at CBS
With Tony Romo on indefinite leave from CBS following his arrest for OWI, Boomer Esiason doesn’t expect the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to reclaim his lead analyst chair. Romo was placed on leave “until further notice” by CBS after its longtime NFL analyst was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated during a traffic stop…
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:41 PMTony Romo’s CBS future remains uncertain as network says it’s still ‘assessing’ his fate
Romo has been placed on indefinite leave after a drunk driving arrest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:34 PMTony Romo’s Future at CBS Sports After OWI Arrest Is ‘Evolving Situation,’ Network Head Says
CBS Sports president David Berson shared an update about the retired Dallas Cowboys star’s status as its lead NFL analyst after his July arrest
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