Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Milwaukee on Tuesday. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL on CBS broadcaster was originally arrested for the incident on July 23. Following his court appearance, Romo addressed the arrest publicly for the first time. He acknowledged an over-reliance on alcohol as a contributing factor to the situation. The incident occurred in Milwaukee, though no additional details regarding the immediate legal consequences were provided in the initial reports. Romo continues his role as a broadcaster for NFL on CBS during the current season.
- •Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI charge on Tuesday.
- •The arrest took place in Milwaukee on July 23.
- •Romo acknowledged an over-reliance on alcohol in a public statement.
- •Romo currently works as a broadcaster for NFL on CBS.
- 2:11 AMGoogle News — Tony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol,' pleads no contest to OWI - USA Today
- 7:51 PMAbcnews.com — Tony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated following July arrest 'I own this' - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 6:16 PMUSA Today — Tony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol,' pleads no contest to OWI - usatoday.com
"The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in July and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He broke his silence Tuesday.
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External links- Google NewsSep 2, 2026, 2:11 AMTony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol,' pleads no contest to OWI - USA Today
- Abcnews.comSep 1, 2026, 7:51 PMTony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated following July arrest 'I own this' - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- USA TodaySep 1, 2026, 6:16 PMTony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol,' pleads no contest to OWI - usatoday.com
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in July and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He broke his silence Tuesday.
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