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Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest, JJ Watt to replace him in booth
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Key Points:
- CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will take an indefinite leave following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee on July 23.
- Romo was reportedly arrested after performing poorly on a field-sobriety test, with police finding an open container of alcohol in his vehicle; he was booked and released, with a court date set for September 21.
- A first offense OWI charge in Wisconsin can result in fines, temporary license suspension, and potentially a year in a sobriety program depending on blood-alcohol levels.
- Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned top CBS Sports broadcaster, will be temporarily replaced by JJ Watt alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
- CBS Sports has not provided a timeline for Romo’s return, stating he will be on leave "until further notice."
