Tony Romo communicates with CBS Sports about leave following OWI arrest
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tony Romo is communicating with CBS Sports regarding his status after being placed on leave due to a July OWI arrest. His representative confirmed that he is addressing multiple new citations resulting from the incident, including operating while intoxicated. CBS Sports has not determined a timeline for his potential return and emphasized the need to assess the impact on the network's image. J.J. Watt is currently filling in as an analyst during Romo's absence, while CBS Sports continues to navigate the situation.
- •Romo was placed on leave following a July OWI arrest in Milwaukee.
- •He faces new citations for operating while intoxicated and unsafe passing.
- •CBS Sports has not set a timeline for his return.
- •J.J. Watt is covering for Romo during his absence.
- •Romo's representative accepted responsibility and is resolving the matter.
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"Former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS lead NFL color analyst Tony Romo will remain on indefinite leave following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. Romo was hit with three new citations stemming from his July arrest. Tony Romo’s spokesperson reveals stance on CBS future A spokesperson broke the silence yesterday, addressing Romo’s arrest and […] The post Cowboys Legend Tony Romo Breaks Silence on OWI Arrest As Spokesperson Reveals Stance on CBS Situation appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested and cited for suspicion of drunk driving back in July. CBS has placed Romo on leave as he awaits court dates in September. Recently, a spokesperson for Romo stated on his behalf: “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken…
"Tony Romo’s camp’s first public response to his July arrest did more than acknowledge the incident. It immediately reopened the argument over whether CBS should eventually hand him a headset again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:14 PM‘Tony accepts full responsibility’: Tony Romo’s CBS return in doubt
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS lead NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested and cited for suspicion of drunk driving back in July. CBS has placed Romo on leave as he awaits court dates in September. Recently, a spokesperson for Romo stated on his behalf: “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken…
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:06 AMCowboys Legend Tony Romo Breaks Silence on OWI Arrest As Spokesperson Reveals Stance on CBS Situation
Former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS lead NFL color analyst Tony Romo will remain on indefinite leave following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. Romo was hit with three new citations stemming from his July arrest. Tony Romo’s spokesperson reveals stance on CBS future A spokesperson broke the silence yesterday, addressing Romo’s arrest and […] The post Cowboys Legend Tony Romo Breaks Silence on OWI Arrest As Spokesperson Reveals Stance on CBS Situation appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:44 PMTony Romo teases possible CBS return after taking responsibility for OWI arrest
Could Tony Romo return to the NFL on CBS broadcast booth?
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:11 PMTony Romo takes 'full responsibility' for arrest, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for Tony Romo said the CBS analyst and former quarterback is 'communicating with CBS about next steps' following his Milwaukee arrest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:41 PMTony Romo in Talks With CBS Sports ‘About Next Steps’ After OWI Arrest
The NFL lead color analyst was placed on leave last month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:35 PMWhat Tony Romo spokesperson said about CBS 'next steps' after latest OWI news
After the latest news regarding Tony Romo, his spokesperson talked about what's next for the CBS NFL analyst.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:45 AMTony Romo Teases Return to CBS After Taking ‘Full Responsibility for His Actions’ That Led to OWI Arrest
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was put on indefinite leave from his CBS Sports role on July 31
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:20 AM‘Hope He Gets Some Help,’ ‘CBS Will Pay Him To Leave’ — NFL Fans Divided Over Tony Romo Accepting ‘Responsibility’ for OWI Arrest
Tony Romo’s camp’s first public response to his July arrest did more than acknowledge the incident. It immediately reopened the argument over whether CBS should eventually hand him a headset again.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 3:01 AMTony Romo in Contact With CBS Sports ‘About Next Steps’ Following OWI-Related Leave, Rep Says
Tony Romo is in contact with CBS Sports about “next steps” after being placed on leave following his July OWI arrest, his representative shared Thursday.
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