Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 31, 2026 —

Tony Romo, the prominent lead analyst for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage, has been placed on leave following his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence (OWI) in Wisconsin. The details surrounding the incident were released following his apprehension.

Romo was reportedly stopped by law enforcement on Interstate 43. During the traffic stop, officers administered field sobriety tests, which Romo subsequently failed. The specific circumstances leading to the stop and the results of further testing were not immediately available.

As a consequence of this development, CBS Sports has announced that former NFL player JJ Watt will step in to replace Romo. Watt is set to join the network’s lead NFL broadcast team during Romo’s absence. The duration of Romo’s leave and the network’s long-term plans for its broadcast team remain unspecified.

Romo has been a key figure in CBS Sports’ NFL broadcasts since retiring as a player. His transition from quarterback to analyst was met with widespread attention, and he has since become a familiar voice in football commentary.

The legal proceedings concerning the OWI charge are expected to unfold in Wisconsin. Information regarding court dates, potential penalties, or the status of Romo’s driver’s license was not provided in the initial reports.



Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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