CBS Sports analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is on leave from his broadcasting role. This update follows his arrest on July 23 in Milwaukee on suspicion of impaired driving.
According to Milwaukee County sheriff’s records, a deputy pulled Romo over on Interstate 43 during the early evening hours. The police report states that Romo performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests during the encounter. Bodycam footage released in connection with the incident shows Romo interacting with law enforcement at the scene.
CBS Sports confirmed the decision on Friday, noting that Romo will remain on leave until further notice. It is unclear whether the network initiated this pause or if it was a personal decision made by the analyst. Romo is currently part of the network's top football broadcasting team, working alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Legal proceedings are currently underway regarding the arrest. Romo has a court appearance scheduled for September 21, which falls on the Monday following the second week of the NFL season. The network has not provided details on how this leave will affect their upcoming broadcast schedule or who might fill the vacancy in the booth for future games.