Tony Romo, CBS Sports part ways after DWI arrest — SkimNews
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- CBS Sports and Romo mutually agreed to part ways after nine years, with the network thanking him for his contributions and wishing him well.
- Romo was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee on OWI charges after a traffic stop; an officer reported a 'strong odor of an alcoholic beverage' and Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
- Romo pleaded no contest on Sept. 1, receiving a six-month driving privilege revocation, an ignition interlock requirement, mandatory alcohol assessment, and a $784 fine.
- J.J. Watt will continue as CBS's lead game analyst, a role he assumed when Romo was placed on leave ahead of the season.
- Romo said in a statement he'll take a break — 'something I've never done before' — to focus on his health and family before his next opportunity.
- Romo previously attributed his alcohol issues to chronic pain and pain-medication dependence stemming from the multiple back surgeries that ended his playing career.
- Romo, 46, made four Pro Bowls during a 2004-2016 career spent entirely with the Dallas Cowboys before retiring and joining CBS.
Why it matters: J.J. Watt's seamless mid-season elevation to lead analyst now becomes a permanent arrangement, locking in CBS's No. 1 booth for years while costing the network one of the NFL's most recognizable voices. Romo exits with no jail time but a six-month license revocation and $784 fine, leaving the open question of which network — or non-broadcast role — will next employ a former franchise quarterback whose candid style was his signature.
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