Jerry Jones expresses confidence in Tony Romo after OWI arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 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.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry 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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