Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo is facing three additional citations related to his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office amended the case on Thursday to include charges of possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right, and first-offense operating while intoxicated, adding to the initial citation for refusal to take a test for intoxication.
Romo, 46, was the lead game analyst for CBS' NFL coverage since 2017, following a 12-year playing career with the Dallas Cowboys. CBS Sports president David Berson stated there is no current timeline for a decision regarding Romo’s future with the network. During Romo’s absence, JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS’ lead NFL broadcast team, debuting on September 13 with the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers game.
The arrest occurred during a traffic stop on Interstate 43. Authorities reported Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests. An open bottle of alcohol was found in the passenger side of his black Jeep during a vehicle inventory before it was towed. Body camera footage revealed Romo told deputies he was en route “to visit grandma and grandpa” after leaving a golf course. A deputy noted Romo had “red glassy eyes” and smelled of alcohol.
A spokesperson for Romo stated, “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved.” The spokesperson added they are working with local authorities and communicating with CBS about next steps. Romo is a Burlington, Wisconsin native and remains the Cowboys’ franchise leader in career touchdown passes with 248; he previously held the record for career passing yards until Dak Prescott surpassed him last season.
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