Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
Summary
Tony Romo, CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, pleaded no contest to a charge of driving while intoxicated after a July arrest in Wisconsin. He apologized publicly, is on leave from CBS, and has lost his driving privileges for six months while working on his health.Key Facts
- Tony Romo was arrested on July 23 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin.
- Romo pleaded no contest to the charge and issued a public apology through Instagram.
- He lost his driving license for six months and must install an interlock device on his vehicles for at least one year after reinstatement.
- Romo said his back pain from surgeries led to pain medication dependence and then to heavy drinking.
- CBS placed Romo on leave from his role as lead NFL analyst and has no timeline for his return.
- Analyst JJ Watt is temporarily replacing Romo on CBS’s lead NFL broadcast team starting September 13.
- Milwaukee County records noted Romo performed poorly on sobriety tests and an open alcohol bottle was found in his vehicle.
- Romo was a Dallas Cowboys quarterback from 2004-2016 and remains their leader in career touchdown passes.
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