Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest, JJ Watt to replace him in booth
CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee. JJ Watt has been named as his temporary replacement in the broadcast booth.
Why it matters
The sudden departure of a high-profile sports broadcaster impacts major media coverage of the NFL and highlights the professional consequences of legal issues for public figures.
CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI), the network announced Friday.
Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated . He was taken into custody after reportedly performing poorly when given a field-sobriety test, per reports.
Body-cam footage of Romo's arrest surfaced Thursday, and police reports noted an open container of alcohol was reportedly found in Romo's vehicle after he was stopped. Romo, who grew up in Wisconsin, told officers he was on his way to "visit grandma and grandpa" when he was pulled over.
Romo was booked and released following the arrest. He's due back in court Sept. 21.
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