Tony Romo placed on leave; J.J. Watt to join CBS NFL team
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
CBS Sports announced that Tony Romo is on leave until further notice following his OWI arrest in Milwaukee last week. The network appointed J.J. Watt to fill in alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson during Romo's absence. Reports indicate that CBS is evaluating the situation but do not view the incident as grounds for termination. Romo's arrest occurred after a golf tournament, and he faces a court date on September 21. CBS has not provided a timeline for Romo’s return.
- •Tony Romo is on leave from CBS Sports until further notice.
- •J.J. Watt will join Jim Nantz during Romo's absence.
- •Romo faces a court date on September 21 regarding his OWI arrest.
- •CBS has not indicated if Romo's leave will be long-term.
- •The network plans to release more on its NFL roster later.
- 4:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after OWI arrest in Wisconsin
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave, taps J.J. Watt to fill in alongside Jim Nantz
"CBS sidelines Romo indefinitely after arrest JJ Watt promoted to lead booth in absence Arrest followed Wisconsin OWI traffic stop Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced Friday that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was on leave “until further notice”. JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports’ lead NFL team during Romo’s absence. Continue reading...
"CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave Friday morning, “until further notice,” in its first public statement since his OWI arrest in Milwaukee last week “Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” the network said in a statement. Awful Announcing has learned that JJ Watt will join Jim…
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 31, 2026, 4:55 PMTony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after OWI arrest in Wisconsin
CBS sidelines Romo indefinitely after arrest JJ Watt promoted to lead booth in absence Arrest followed Wisconsin OWI traffic stop Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced Friday that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was on leave “until further notice”. JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports’ lead NFL team during Romo’s absence. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:33 PMCBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave, taps J.J. Watt to fill in alongside Jim Nantz
CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave Friday morning, “until further notice,” in its first public statement since his OWI arrest in Milwaukee last week “Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” the network said in a statement. Awful Announcing has learned that JJ Watt will join Jim…
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