Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest
Summary
Tony Romo, a lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, is on leave after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin. He faces a court date on September 21 and will be temporarily replaced by NFL player J.J. Watt in the broadcast booth.Key Facts
- Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
- Police noticed Romo had red, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol.
- Romo admitted to drinking at least one alcoholic beverage.
- He performed poorly on a field sobriety test.
- An open bottle of alcohol was found in his vehicle.
- Romo faces a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI), which usually does not result in jail time for a first offense.
- Romo’s court date is set for September 21 at 8:30 a.m.
- CBS Sports placed Romo on leave and replaced him with J.J. Watt as the NFL analyst.
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