Tony Romo’s status at CBS took another hit Thursday evening, when reports surfaced that he picked up three new citations tied to his July arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
According to the New York Post, the former Cowboys quarterback was cited for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants inside his vehicle. Romo had already been placed on indefinite leave by CBS after the arrest.
A spokesperson for Romo said, “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved. We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close, and we are communicating with CBS about next steps,”
CBS has already moved on in the booth for now. With Romo out, former NFL star JJ. Watt has stepped into the network’s top broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
CBS Sports president David Berson said earlier this month that Romo’s return remains uncertain, and that there is no timeline for when, or if, he’ll be back.
“It’s an evolving situation, and therefore we are still assessing,” Berson said earlier this month. “There is no timetable or final decision at this time. I hope you can respect and appreciate that this is a personnel matter and a legal one for Tony, so I can’t speak to that aspect of things.”
Even with the uncertainty hanging over his broadcasting future, Romo is still owed $72 million from the 10-year, $180 million deal he signed in 2020, and many around the industry believe he may never return to CBS.
Before he became a television analyst, Romo built his reputation in Dallas. He joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Illinois following the 2003 draft.
Romo spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys, though his first start didn’t come until his third year in the league. In all, he made 127 starts and finished 78-49. He passed for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns and 117 interceptions.
His best season came in 2014, when he led the NFL in passer rating and completion percentage and earned second-team All-Pro honors. Romo was also selected to four Pro Bowls during his career.
For now, his next move is unclear.
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