Tony Romo and CBS Sports Part Ways Following OWI Arrest

Tony Romo's tenure as a CBS Sports analyst has concluded following his arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July. In a statement released on Friday, Romo expressed his commitment to his role as a game analyst and stated, "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." He mentioned plans to take a break to focus on his health and family before pursuing new opportunities. Romo acknowledged his gratitude for his time with CBS Sports and the support from his family, friends, the NFL community, and fans. After his arrest, Romo was placed on leave until further notice. During this period, he expressed a desire to return to CBS and accepted responsibility for his actions. However, there was ongoing speculation about his potential return to the CBS NFL broadcast team, particularly in light of concerns regarding his recent performance and the strong fill-in work by former Texans player JJ Watt.