Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after OWI arrest

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CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave after his arrest last week in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. CBS said Romo is on leave from his broadcasting role until further notice. Local reporting and industry outlets say former NFL player JJ Watt will step in for Romo at CBS while the network adjusts its broadcasts. The move removes Romo from upcoming game coverage as the legal matter and CBS’s internal review proceed.

Brian Steinberg

@bristei.bsky.social

Tony Romo on Leave at CBS Sports After DUI Arrest variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety.com

833h ago

Brendan McNulty6

We hold our sportscasters to a higher level of scrutiny than our politicians.

Charles Attend シャルラタン5

He'll be joining CBS News instead.

rickoughta.bsky.social4

Yes, you wouldn’t want to embarrass cbs and its high standards, bari weiss decision.

Ubers are always an option

ThornyOpinion3

Don't get me wrong. DUI is a terrible offense. But why does anyone care about an announcer having one?

MrQuiver2

Good news, he will be fully reinstated after 2 preseason games. Slap on the wrist, never missed a paycheck. Jim Nance deserves better, loser.

Gregg Rosenthal

@greggrosenthal.bsky.social

Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS ... I would not be shocked if he's done there

563h ago

James Adamczyk4

Man those first few games with him seemed so promising

Banesworld.bsky.social2

I would fine with that. Greg Olsen is much better…- I know it is late in the game but I love to see him paired with Jim or even JJ Watt in that spot…

Craig the Dodge2

I’d be good with him being off the air. Hard to listen to.

Zukirex2

I’m sure Fox Sports will provide a soft landing 😀

sexybatman.bsky.social1

I've got sources at CBS who say he's been drinking in the booth for a while. Hopefully he gets some help.

ThiSIsnOtNOrMAl 🌮1

I would not be sad if he's done there.

NFL Daily News

@insidenflnews.bsky.social

CBS: Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice.

414h ago

Quoting this

Andy Vitek7

Oh god, are we finally free?

Andrew Hammond5

1. I hope he gets the help he needs. 2. So uhhhh…who’s getting promoted to the Nantz booth?

Author Alexis “AC” K.2

He was up there doing yoga poses during the sobriety test

schweens2

He's been moved to 60 Minutes

Immaculate

@and1grad.bsky.social

Tony Romo messing up a good thing in a way that he didnt need to in a time where he really didnt need to is REMARKABLY on brand.

33h ago

Chris Lempesis

@chrislempesis.bsky.social

The local newscasters here in Milwaukee when they realize they can say both “Burlington native Tony Romo” and “Pewaukee’s JJ Watt” in the same story tonight….we may see someone’s head explode on live television here.

61h ago

Moments to Remember | News

@moments2remember.link

Tony Romo said he was heading to visit his grandparents. Then police searched his Jeep, issued multiple citations and uncovered a new detail that could deepen the former Cowboys star’s legal trouble. #TonyRomo #DallasCowboys #NFL

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robotron 🏴‍☠️🏁

@robotron.blog

(LeBatard was right cbs doesn't think he's worth it anymore for performance reasons and they're gonna use this to can him, no I don't feel bad for tony romo, yes I do now believe he was drinkin during games)

53h ago

delco de leche

@delcodeleche.bsky.social

CBS obtained disturbing audio of Tony Romo slurring his words and making nonsensical grunting sounds. It was from the Week 18 Chargers Broncos broadcast last season.

53h ago

Call Me The Brie-ze

@briesmith.xyz

Because his assumption is that “hey, I’m Tony Romo!” is going to get him out of trouble with the former high school football players who became cops so it was still legal to hit people, and most of the time it probably does

43h ago

Matt Goldich

@mattgoldich.bsky.social

You don’t have to be Tony Romo to have seen this coming

43h ago

Tarheel Blue Devil

@tarholes.bsky.social

definitely not a cowboys fan but Tony Romo is one of the best commentators ever. hope he comes back soon, everyone in wisconsin drinks and drives anyways

42h ago

Dix

@dixonij.bsky.social

It really bears asking "so how long has Romo's announcing game been suffering from a potential overuse of alcohol?" My dad made a point that Tony had been looking rather slubbish and more unkempt the last season or two on air so 🤷‍♂️ Just hope Romo can get whatever help he needs.

42h ago

Mark Smith 🤘

@smitty767.bsky.social

Tony Romo on indefinite suspension. CBS found a way to get out of that ridiculous contract.

33h ago

Mark

@crookedxteeth.bsky.social

I will be assuming Tony Romo’s spot until further notice

33h ago

Philly Front Office

@phillyfrontoffice.com

You can bet CBS is trying desperately to use this DUI arrest of Tony Romo to get out of the last 4 years and $72m left on his contract. Why? He stinks.

33h ago

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