Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS amid OWI arrest controversy

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS amid OWI arrest controversy
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Tony Romo has been placed on leave by CBS following his recent arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee. Dan Le Batard speculated that this could signify the beginning of the end for Romo's broadcasting career, as CBS has replaced him with J.J. Watt for the preseason. The network's quick action raises questions about Romo's future, especially given this incident's potential impact on his contract. Romo reportedly was earning more as an analyst than during his playing career, but public criticism of his performance has grown recently. The outcome of Romo's upcoming court date on September 21 may further influence CBS's decisions regarding his status.

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  • Tony Romo was arrested last week in Milwaukee on OWI suspicion.
  • CBS has placed him on leave and replaced him with J.J. Watt.
  • Dan Le Batard raises concerns about Romo’s future at CBS.
  • Romo faces a court date on September 21 regarding the OWI charge.
  • Criticism of Romo's broadcasting has increased in recent seasons.
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo SportsDan Le Batard: ‘The beginning of the end of Tony Romo’
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Dan Le Batard believes this might be the beginning of the end of Tony Romo rather than the downfall leading to some comeback story for the CBS NFL analyst. In the wake of being arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated last week in Milwaukee, CBS recently placed Romo on leave “until further notice.” With no…

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