Jerry Jones expresses confidence in Tony Romo after OWI arrest
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones commented on former quarterback Tony Romo's situation following his July 23 OWI arrest in Wisconsin. Jones stated he has been in contact with Romo, expressing his belief that the former player will overcome this adversity. Romo performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests, leading to his arrest and subsequent leave from CBS Sports, where he served as a top NFL analyst. His court date is set for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT. In the meantime, J.J. Watt will step in alongside CBS’s main broadcast team.
- •Tony Romo arrested on July 23 for suspicion of OWI in Wisconsin.
- •Jerry Jones supports Romo, citing his resilience and character.
- •Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after the incident.
- •J.J. Watt to fill Romo's role until further notice.
- •Romo's court date scheduled for September 21, 8:30 a.m. CT.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Believes Tony Romo Will Bounce Back After Arrest for Alleged OWI
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones praises ‘unique talent’ Tony Romo amid CBS suspension
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones confident Tony Romo will bounce back after OWI arrest
"Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones knows that when his former star quarterback Tony Romo gets knocked down, he usually gets back up again. Romo, after being suspended indefinitely from his role as the lead game analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, will need to get up once…
"Jerry Jones said in a recent interview that he spoke to Tony Romo after the former Cowboys QB was arrested. Here's what he said.
"Romo was arrested on July 23 on suspicion of driving under the influence and was later placed on leave by CBS
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:50 PMCowboys Owner Jerry Jones Believes Tony Romo Will Bounce Back After Arrest for Alleged OWI
Romo was arrested on July 23 on suspicion of driving under the influence and was later placed on leave by CBS
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:00 PMJerry Jones praises ‘unique talent’ Tony Romo amid CBS suspension
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones knows that when his former star quarterback Tony Romo gets knocked down, he usually gets back up again. Romo, after being suspended indefinitely from his role as the lead game analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, will need to get up once…
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:13 PMJerry Jones confident Tony Romo will bounce back after OWI arrest
Jerry Jones said in a recent interview that he spoke to Tony Romo after the former Cowboys QB was arrested. Here's what he said.
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