Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI charge following July arrest
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Last updated Sep 2, 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.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s Blood Alcohol Level Was Nearly Twice the Legal Limit During OWI Arrest: Report
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo faces six-month license suspension after pleading no contest to OWI
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Romo’s BAC nearly twice the legal limit when measured after arrest
- 10:53 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Tony Romo’s BAC was 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit - NBC Sports
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Arrested after golf event, Tony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol'
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI, addresses alcohol struggles
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-NFL star Romo pleads no contest to drunk driving charges
- 6:18 PMESPN — Romo pleads no contest to OWI, to seek help
"CBS analyst was arrested in July after traffic stop Former QB has been absent from CBS duty CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has apologized for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested on 23 July following a traffic stop in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst. Continue reading...
"More details surrounding Tony Romo’s arrest came to light on Tuesday. A report from NBC affiliate WTMJ cited court records that showed Romo’s blood-alcohol content was 0.15, nearly twice the legal limit, when tested after his arrest in July. Body cam footage of Romo’s arrest published by TMZ shortly after his arrest showed him performing…
"Tony Romo broke his silence Tuesday after pleading no contest to the July OWI arrest that landed him on indefinite leave from CBS, but losing his lead NFL analyst chair will not be the only fallout. After pleading no contest to operating while intoxicated, which is considered a civil offense in Wisconsin for a first-time…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:08 PMTony Romo’s Blood Alcohol Level Was Nearly Twice the Legal Limit During OWI Arrest: Report
The CBS analyst was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:30 PMTony Romo faces six-month license suspension after pleading no contest to OWI
Tony Romo broke his silence Tuesday after pleading no contest to the July OWI arrest that landed him on indefinite leave from CBS, but losing his lead NFL analyst chair will not be the only fallout. After pleading no contest to operating while intoxicated, which is considered a civil offense in Wisconsin for a first-time…
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:00 AMTony Romo’s BAC nearly twice the legal limit when measured after arrest
More details surrounding Tony Romo’s arrest came to light on Tuesday. A report from NBC affiliate WTMJ cited court records that showed Romo’s blood-alcohol content was 0.15, nearly twice the legal limit, when tested after his arrest in July. Body cam footage of Romo’s arrest published by TMZ shortly after his arrest showed him performing…
- NBCSports.comSep 1, 2026, 10:53 PMReport: Tony Romo’s BAC was 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit - NBC Sports
When former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Wisconsin, he initially indicated an unwillingness to submit to breath testing.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:56 PMArrested after golf event, Tony Romo admits 'over-reliance on alcohol'
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in July and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He broke his silence Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:00 PMFormer Cowboys QB Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI, addresses alcohol struggles
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI following his July arrest in Milwaukee and addressed his struggles with alcohol.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:51 PMEx-NFL star Romo pleads no contest to drunk driving charges
Former star quarterback turned NFL commentator Tony Romo on Tuesday pleaded no contest to driving while intoxicated, saying in a statement he has become over-reliant on alcohol since retirement."This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin.
- 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, 6:16 PMEx-NFL star, CBS broadcaster Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI
CBS broadcaster Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI, he announced Tuesday in a statement. His driving privileges were revoked for six months.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:13 PMTony Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI, Citing His ‘Over-Reliance on Alcohol’
Tony Romo has released his first public statement since his OWI arrest in July, taking full responsibility for his mistakes.
- The Guardian SportSep 1, 2026, 6:01 PMFormer NFL star Tony Romo given driving ban and vows to ‘own my mistakes’ after OWI arrest
CBS analyst was arrested in July after traffic stop Former QB has been absent from CBS duty CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has apologized for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested on 23 July following a traffic stop in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL analyst. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:48 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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:37 PMTony Romo Breaks Silence on OWI Arrest & Reveals Struggle With Alcohol Dependence
'This is one of those moments when I am leaning on everything football taught me...'
- NBC NewsSep 1, 2026, 5:30 PMTony Romo admits to ‘over-reliance on alcohol’ after pleading no contest to impaired driving - NBC News
Tony Romo said Tuesday that pain suffered during his career as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys led to “an over-reliance on alcohol.”
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:29 PMPain pill popper to alcohol abuse, former Cowboys QB Romo admits issue
Tony Romo has finally made a statement following his July arrest. He references two serious issues he's looking to overcome.
- Milwaukee Journal SentinelSep 1, 2026, 5:10 PMTony Romo guilty of OWI in Milwaukee, will have license revoked for 6 months - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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, 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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