Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month
Summary
Tony Romo, CBS’s lead NFL game analyst, faces three new citations related to his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin for driving under the influence. He is currently on leave from CBS, and another analyst is temporarily filling his role during his absence.Key Facts
- Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 in Wisconsin for suspicion of driving under the influence.
- He faces additional citations for having an open alcoholic drink in his vehicle, unsafe passing on the right, and first-offense operating while intoxicated.
- Romo already had a citation for refusing a sobriety test.
- He has been on leave from his CBS NFL analyst role since the arrest.
- CBS has not announced when or if Romo will return to broadcasting.
- JJ Watt is filling in as the lead analyst alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for CBS NFL games.
- Body camera footage showed Romo telling deputies he was coming from a golf course and heading to visit grandparents.
- Romo played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2004 to 2016 and has held franchise passing records.
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