Tony Romo, CBS Sports agree to part after ex-QB's DWI arrest
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- CBS Sports announced that Tony Romo will not return as an NFL game analyst following his July arrest for driving while intoxicated, ending their nine-year partnership.
- Romo was arrested in Milwaukee after failing field sobriety tests and later pleaded no contest, resulting in a six-month driving privilege revocation, mandatory alcohol assessment, ignition interlock device installation, and a fine.
- J.J. Watt will continue as CBS's lead NFL analyst, a position he assumed when Romo was placed on leave ahead of the season.
- Romo stated he plans to take time off to focus on his health and family before considering future opportunities, expressing gratitude for his time at CBS and support from the NFL community.
- Romo, 46, had a successful NFL career exclusively with the Dallas Cowboys, earning four Pro Bowl selections between 2004 and 2016.
