Tony Romo communicates with CBS Sports about leave following OWI arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 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.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Hope He Gets Some Help,’ ‘CBS Will Pay Him To Leave’ — NFL Fans Divided Over Tony Romo Accepting ‘Responsibility’ for OWI Arrest
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo in Contact With CBS Sports ‘About Next Steps’ Following OWI-Related Leave, Rep Says
"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.
"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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External links- 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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