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CBS is expected to part ways with Tony Romo after his July OWI arrest and a four-year, roughly $72 million contract, likely via a buyout rather than a full termination, as negotiations unfold and insiders peg a ~95% chance he won’t return to CBS.
Tony Romo accepted a no-contest plea to OWI in Wisconsin, with a provision that any new drinking-and-driving conviction within 10 years will trigger a mandatory jail sentence. He must install ignition interlocks on all vehicles, pay a fine above $700, have his license suspended for six months, and complete an alcohol assessment; prosecutors dropped the other citations. Romo said the incident stemmed from painkiller dependence after back surgeries and expressed intent to focus on health and a return to CBS.
Ryan Leaf criticized Tony Romo’s statement tying his past back pain to his OWI admission, saying the “debilitating back pain” paragraph was unnecessary and that Romo shouldn’t use pain as an excuse while continuing to play golf; Romo pleaded no contest to a Wisconsin OWI civil charge, acknowledged an over-reliance on alcohol, and hinted at a CBS return, though CBS has not commented on his status amid the controversy.
Romo’s arrest apology cited back surgeries and ongoing pain as factors in an alcohol lapse; Ryan Leaf said Romo should own the mistake without blaming pain, arguing football isn’t the problem. Romo pleaded no contest to OWI, with four other citations dismissed, and received a six‑month driving ban as he focuses on health and a potential CBS return.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had a BAC of .15 at his Milwaukee OWI arrest, nearly double the legal limit. He pleaded no contest to the charge, received a six-month license revocation, must complete an alcohol assessment, and install ignition interlock devices for a year, while other citations were dismissed.
Tony Romo’s blood-alcohol content was 0.15 at his July Wisconsin arrest, nearly twice the legal limit, with an open bottle found in the vehicle and a refused breath test before a later, measured reading. He’s charged with first-offense operating while intoxicated plus related offenses (unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants); a Sept. 21 court date is set. CBS has placed Romo on indefinite leave from its top NFL booth, with J.J. Watt temporarily stepping in, while Romo issues a public statement taking responsibility and citing back problems, pain medication dependence, and a focus on health and privacy as his broadcasting future remains uncertain.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a civil operating while intoxicated charge in Wisconsin after a July 23 arrest, saying back surgeries left him in constant pain and contributed to alcohol dependence; the case was amended to add citations for open intoxicants, unsafe passing on the right and a first-offense OWI, with an earlier test refusal noted. Romo remains on leave from CBS as J.J. Watt steps in for the lead NFL team, and Romo has said he plans to return to CBS in the future.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI-first offense after a July Milwaukee arrest. The court revoked his driving privileges for six months, ordered an alcohol assessment, and required an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he owns for at least a year after a license is issued. Three other traffic citations were dismissed, and he must pay $834 in fines by November 2. Romo’s BAC was .15. In a statement, he cited pain and a dependence on alcohol linked to medical treatment, said he is seeking health changes, and asked for privacy as he works toward recovery and a return to CBS.
Tony Romo announced a no-contest plea to OWI charges and said he intends to return to CBS, but CBS offered no comment and had previously placed him on leave, signaling a likely ongoing contract dispute as J.J. Watt rises in the broadcast role.
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo faced three charges after a Wisconsin OWI arrest; two charges (unsafe passing on the right and open intoxicants) were dismissed, and he pleaded no contest to a civil offense, resulting in a six‑month license revocation, a required Alcohol Assessment Program, and fines totaling $834, plus an ignition interlock device for at least one year after his license is reissued. Romo posted an Instagram statement taking responsibility, citing past back surgeries, pain medication use, and a dependence on alcohol, and said he is focusing on health and a return to CBS, with J.J. Watt temporarily taking over his broadcast duties during the leave.
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin after an arrest; his BAC was 0.15, nearly double the 0.08 legal limit. He faces a six-month driver’s license suspension, an $834 fine, mandatory alcohol assessment, and an ignition interlock device for at least a year after reinstatement. Romo issued a statement citing an over-reliance on alcohol and expressing intent to return to CBS.
Tony Romo issued a statement taking responsibility for his 'failures' leading to CBS placing him on indefinite leave, and said he pleaded no contest to a civil OWI charge in Wisconsin; CBS also announced an upgrade to its lead NFL broadcast team with J.J. Watt for the 2026 season, maintaining Romo's long-running role in CBS Sports' NFL coverage.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo revealed that lingering pain from multiple back surgeries contributed to an alcohol dependence, after pleading no contest to operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin. He was arrested in Milwaukee during a July traffic stop, had six months of driving privileges revoked and a $748 fine, and CBS suspended him as he focuses on health and family with a possible return to the network in the future.
Former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo pleaded no contest to an operating while intoxicated charge in Wisconsin, saying pain medication after back surgeries led to an over-reliance on alcohol. In an Instagram post, he accepted responsibility, announced he’s working with doctors to address his health, and expressed a goal of returning to CBS, though it remains unclear whether the network will reinstate him after he was placed on leave as CBS reshuffles its broadcast team.
Tony Romo says he’s taking full responsibility for his Milwaukee OWI arrest and teases a possible return to CBS Sports, as he remains on leave and CBS coordinates next steps amid ongoing legal proceedings.