Tony Romo remains on leave from CBS following OWI arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Tony Romo is on indefinite leave from CBS after his July 23 OWI arrest in Wisconsin. CBS Sports president David Berson stated there is no set timeline for Romo's return, emphasizing the importance of brand image while announcing J.J. Watt as his replacement. Romo faces a court date on September 21, with CBS planning its broadcasts without him in the immediate future.
- •Romo was placed on leave indefinitely starting July 31.
- •Berson highlighted the need to assess the impact on CBS's brand.
- •Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests during his arrest.
- •J.J. Watt will fill in for Romo in the broadcast booth.
- •Romo's court date is scheduled for September 21.
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"The big question coming into CBS’s NFL Media Day is what they’d have to say about high-priced analyst Tony Romo, who is currently on indefinite leave following his arrest for OWI. As expected, CBS Sports President David Berson kept things brief and to the point. “I know there’s one topic that’s been in the news…
"CBS NFL announcer Tony Romo, who is part of the network's to broadcast team, was placed on indefinite leave following his July 23 OWI arrest. Here's the latest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:18 PMCBS boss says network must consider 'impact on our image' in Tony Romo suspension
CBS NFL announcer Tony Romo, who is part of the network's to broadcast team, was placed on indefinite leave following his July 23 OWI arrest. Here's the latest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:18 PMCBS Sports President: ‘No timetable’ on Tony Romo decision, we’re ‘still assessing’
The big question coming into CBS’s NFL Media Day is what they’d have to say about high-priced analyst Tony Romo, who is currently on indefinite leave following his arrest for OWI. As expected, CBS Sports President David Berson kept things brief and to the point. “I know there’s one topic that’s been in the news…
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