Romo Court Hearing Set for September 21 in Milwaukee
Romo faces court on September 21 following Milwaukee DUI arrest; CBS replaced him with Watt.
Event / Security
Tony Romo DUI Arrest
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. He was pulled over after allegedly passing cars illegally, performed poorly on sobriety tests, and had an open bottle of alcohol in his vehicle. CBS Sports placed him on leave, with JJ Watt replacing him as lead analyst. Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
2 reported locations
Daily activity
0 articles0 articles
2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 1 Aug, 00:18 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating vehicle while intoxicated
Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead NFL analyst, was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 23 on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. He was stopped by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies on Interstate 43 going southbound and performed poorly on standard field sobriety tests according to an arrest report. He was pulled over for unsafe passing, lane deviation, and cutting across the gore.
J.J. Watt replaces Tony Romo as CBS Sports NFL analyst
J.J. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year who retired in 2022, was named to replace Tony Romo during his absence. Watt will work alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 as a studio analyst on 'The NFL Today' before being paired with Ian Eagle in 2025 to form the network's No. 2 NFL broadcasting team.
Tony Romo scheduled for court hearing on September 21
Tony Romo has a court date set for September 21 related to his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence in Milwaukee.
CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave following arrest
CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on leave from his role as the network's lead NFL game color analyst until further notice following his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
CBS Sports places Tony Romo on leave following arrest
CBS Sports announced on Friday that Tony Romo, the lead analyst on CBS' NFL coverage, was placed on leave from his role until further notice following his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. It was unclear whether Romo or CBS Sports initiated the decision to go on leave. JJ Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year who joined CBS Sports in 2023, will replace Romo in the broadcast booth alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin
Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports lead NFL analyst, was arrested on July 23 on southbound Interstate 43 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. He was pulled over after allegedly passing cars illegally in a gore area. A deputy observed red glassy eyes and an odor of alcoholic beverage. Romo initially denied drinking but later admitted to having at least one beverage. He performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. An open bottle of alcohol was found in the passenger side of his black Jeep before it was towed. He was booked and released. Romo is charged with operating while intoxicated, which does not carry jail time for a first offense.
Tony Romo scheduled to appear in court on September 21
Tony Romo has a court date scheduled for September 21 at 8:30 a.m. in Milwaukee County to address charges related to operating while intoxicated. This date falls on the Monday night of the NFL's Week 2, during what would normally be his broadcast duties.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
Romo Arrested on DUI Suspicion; CBS Sports Places Him on Leave
Romo arrested on DUI suspicion in Wisconsin; CBS Sports places him on leave pending court date.