Tony Romo Placed on Leave by CBS Sports Following Arrest
The network says Romo is on leave 'until further notice' after new details emerged from his Milwaukee arrest, including an open container and a refused intoxication test. J.J. Watt steps in as lead analyst.
CBS Sports has placed Tony Romo on leave "until further notice" following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, the network announced Friday. Romo received three citations from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after a July 23 traffic stop, during which he was seen passing cars in a gore area.
What new details have come out?
The sheriff's office said Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and had an open container of alcohol in his black Jeep at the time of the stop. Court records also show he was later cited for refusing to take a test for intoxication after his arrest, adding to the initial report of the traffic stop.
Who takes over the broadcast booth?
CBS has named J.J. Watt to replace Romo alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson indefinitely, keeping the network's top broadcast team intact for its coverage while Romo's status remains unresolved.
What happens with Romo now?
Romo, 46, has been CBS's lead NFL game analyst since 2017. His court appearance remains scheduled, and CBS has not indicated a timeline for when it might revisit his status with the network. For now, the leave is open-ended.
Sources
- ESPN: Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports following arrest
