CBS Sports has placed former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week in Wisconsin. Romo, who serves as the network's lead game analyst, was taken into custody on July 23 after being stopped by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office for traffic violations on Interstate 43.
Authorities report that Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests during the stop. Citations indicate that officers discovered an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. Body camera footage shows the former NFL player interacting with deputies after he was pulled over while driving his black Jeep.
Following the arrest, CBS Sports confirmed that Romo will remain off the air until further notice. The network announced that J.J. Watt will step into the lead broadcast role alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the upcoming NFL season coverage.
Romo has been a staple of the CBS broadcast team since 2017 after his retirement from professional football. A court date regarding the incident is scheduled for September 21. The network has not announced further details regarding the duration of this leave.