Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge following July arrest
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated in a Wisconsin court on Tuesday. Romo was arrested in July by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and has since been placed on indefinite leave by the network. In a public statement, Romo attributed his actions to an over-reliance on alcohol while attempting to manage chronic pain resulting from multiple back surgeries during his NFL career. He confirmed he is working with medical professionals to address his health. Court records indicate his driving privileges are revoked for six months, and he must complete an alcohol assessment program and pay $834 in fines. CBS has installed J.J. Watt as the lead analyst alongside Jim Nantz in his absence, and the network has provided no specific timeline regarding Romo’s potential return.
- •Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI charge on Tuesday.
- •The arrest occurred in Wisconsin this past July.
- •Romo is currently on indefinite leave from his analyst role at CBS Sports.
- •J.J. Watt has replaced Romo on the network's top broadcast team.
- •Romo’s license is revoked for six months and he must complete an alcohol assessment program.
- 6:18 PMESPN — Romo pleads no contest to OWI, to seek help
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo Breaks His Silence as He Pleads No Contest to OWI Arrest, Says He Developed ‘Over-Reliance’ on Alcohol
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge in Wisconsin, vows to return to CBS
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo guilty of OWI in Milwaukee, will have license revoked for 6 months
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo breaks silence on OWI in lengthy statement: 'None of this is an excuse'
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo Indicates CBS Return and Pleads No Contest to OWI
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo issues first public apology since July OWI arrest
"CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst.
"Tony Romo has issued his first public statement following his OWI arrest in Wisconsin in July. The arrest shocked the football world as Romo was in the area for a golf tournament. The CBS NFL analyst was arrested after failing a field sobriety test and reportedly had an open container in his vehicle. Soon after…
"Ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead football analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI charges in Milwaukee. He will have driving privileges revoked for six months and will seek help from a team of doctors.
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External links- ESPNSep 1, 2026, 6:18 PMRomo pleads no contest to OWI, to seek help
Ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead football analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI charges in Milwaukee. He will have driving privileges revoked for six months and will seek help from a team of doctors.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:10 PMTony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:07 PMTony Romo Breaks His Silence as He Pleads No Contest to OWI Arrest, Says He Developed ‘Over-Reliance’ on Alcohol
“Multiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant and debilitating pain,” Romo said in a statement on Sept. 1
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:44 PMTony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge in Wisconsin, vows to return to CBS
Romo issues statement on social media accepting responsibility for the situation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:35 PMTony Romo guilty of OWI in Milwaukee, will have license revoked for 6 months
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo Sept. 1 pleaded no contest to an OWI citation tied to his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:30 PMTony Romo breaks silence on OWI in lengthy statement: 'None of this is an excuse'
Tony Romo has finally spoken on his viral OWI arrest, as the CBS broadcaster released a statement on the matter on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:27 PMTony Romo Indicates CBS Return and Pleads No Contest to OWI
Romo blamed an “over-reliance on alcohol.”
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:27 PMTony Romo issues first public apology since July OWI arrest
CBS is currently sidelining Romo for the start of the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:27 PMTony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol,' pleaded no contest to OWI
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in July and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He broke his silence Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:25 PMTony Romo pleads no contest to OWI following arrest: 'I own this completely'
Romo was arrested in July and has since been placed on leave by CBS Sports.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:24 PMTony Romo breaks silence on CBS status for first time since OWI arrest
CBS broadcaster and former NFL QB Tony Romo is speaking out for the first time since his arrest in July.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:11 PMTony Romo issues public statement admitting alcohol issues, eyes CBS return
Tony Romo has issued his first public statement following his OWI arrest in Wisconsin in July. The arrest shocked the football world as Romo was in the area for a golf tournament. The CBS NFL analyst was arrested after failing a field sobriety test and reportedly had an open container in his vehicle. Soon after…
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