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Tony Romo exits CBS Sports after OWI arrest

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Cardoza, R., & Zilio, B. (2026, October 2). Tony Romo exits CBS Sports after OWI arrest. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/02/entertainment/tony-romo-exits-cbs-sports-after-owi-arrest/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-02 · by Riley Cardoza, Bernie Zilio

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Tony Romo has left CBS Sports following his arrest in July for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After being placed on leave, Romo’s representative released a statement expressing gratitude towards CBS and acknowledging his responsibilities regarding the OWI charge, which he pleaded no contest to. As part of his sentence, Romo was banned from driving for six months, fined $50, and ordered to pay $784 in court costs along with completing an alcohol assessment program.
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Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has ended his nine-year run as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports after being arrested in July on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave following the arrest and legal proceedings. He had four years remaining on a 10-year, $180 million contract but will now receive a significant portion of the $72 million left on it. Romo cited health concerns and family focus for his decision to step away from broadcasting temporarily. JJ Watt has taken over as part of CBS's top announcing team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, replacing Romo during the rest of this season.

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Riley Cardoza
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Romo PERSON · 9× CBS ORG · 3× CBS Sports ORG · 2× NFL ORG · 2× Dallas Cowboys ORG · 1× Milwaukee ORG · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1× Tony Romo PERSON · 1× Wisconsin GPE · 1×

Narrative

Romo copped to the “personal failure” in a September Instagram post — and, again, teased a CBS comeback. “As I turn my attention to my health, my family and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy,” he wrote.
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2026-10-02 · New York Post
Tony Romo exits CBS Sports after OWI arrest · assertive framing

Claims (17 extracted, 0 hedged)

Tony Romo is out at CBS Sports after his July arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI), Page Six can confirm. asserted
Page → operate → influence
The retired Dallas Cowboys player’s rep released a statement Friday about how “proud” Romo is of his nine years with the network. asserted
Romo → release → network
“I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life — with a desire to win and be the best that I can be,” the analyst wrote. asserted
analyst → approach → desire
“I’m going to use this time to take a break, something I’ve never done before.” asserted
I → go → something
Romo noted that “before moving on to the next opportunity,” he plans to focus on his “health and family.” asserted
he → note → health
The ex-athlete concluded, “I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans.” asserted
I → conclude → family
Romo was placed on leave “until further notice” after being detained in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over the summer. asserted
Romo → place → summer
The former quarterback, however, teased a possible return to his post in August. asserted
quarterback → tease → August
At the time, Romo’s expressed to TMZ via his spokesperson that he had been “communicating with CBS about next steps.” asserted
he → express → steps
The rep added that Romo “accept[ed] full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved.” asserted
matter → add → steps
Romo was found guilty of the OWI charge, which he pleaded no contest to, the following month — while previous unsafe passing on right and possession of open intoxicants charges were dismissed. asserted
charges → find → intoxicants
As a result, Romo was forbidden from driving for six months and ordered to have an ignition interlock device be installed on any car registered to him. asserted
device → forbid → him
He, additionally, was ordered to complete the Alcohol Assessment Program and pay $784 for court costs, as well as a $50 fine. asserted
He → order → fine
Romo copped to the “personal failure” in a September Instagram post — and, again, teased a CBS comeback. “As I turn my attention to my health, my family and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy,” he wrote. asserted
he → cop → privacy
Romo, who played in the NFL between 2003 and 2016, has been married to Candice Crawford since 2011, with whom he shares Hawkins, Rivers and Jones. asserted
he → play → Hawkins
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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