CBS NFL Analyst Tony Romo Arrested on Suspicion of OWI
The former Cowboys quarterback and lead NFL game analyst was booked and released after a traffic stop in Milwaukee County; he has a court date set for Sept. 21.
CBS lead NFL game analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, according to an arrest report from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Romo, 46, was stopped while driving south on Interstate 43 on Thursday and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, per the report. He was booked and released, with a court appearance set for Sept. 21.
What do we know about the arrest?
Sheriff's officials say Romo was pulled over driving south on I-43 in Milwaukee County on Thursday, failed field sobriety testing, and was taken into custody. He was booked and released the same day. CBS has not commented on the arrest, and the case is scheduled for a court appearance on Sept. 21.
Who is Tony Romo?
Romo spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, from 2004 to 2016, making four Pro Bowls as the franchise's quarterback. He retired in 2017 and immediately joined CBS Sports, where he has served as the network's lead NFL game analyst ever since, becoming one of the most prominent broadcast voices in the sport.
What happens next?
The case now moves toward Romo's Sept. 21 court date, with no further public statement yet from him, his representatives, or CBS Sports. As a suspicion-level arrest rather than a conviction, the legal process is still in its early stages.
Sources
- ESPN: CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
