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CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected OWI, CBS Sports announced Friday.
Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI). He was taken into custody after reportedly performing poorly when given a field-sobriety test, per reports.
Romo was booked and released following the arrest. He’s due back in court Sept. 21.
A first offense charge or OWI carries a fine and a temporary driver's license suspension in Wisconsin. Depending on Romo's blood-alcohol level, he could also be subject to a year in a sobriety program.
After playing 13 years in the NFL, all of which came with the Dallas Cowboys, Romo turned to broadcasting. He ascended quickly, becoming part of the top team at CBS Sports, where he paired up with Jim Nantz to call the biggest games for the network.
With Romo on leave, former Houston Texans great JJ Watt is reportedly expected to take Romo’s place on broadcasts, teaming with Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
It’s unclear when, or if, Romo will return to CBS Sports. The network announced Romo would be on leave “until further notice,” not providing a timeline for the former quarterback’s return to the broadcast booth.
This story will be updated.
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Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI). He was taken into custody after reportedly performing poorly when given a field-sobriety test, per reports.
Romo was booked and released following the arrest. He’s due back in court Sept. 21.
A first offense charge or OWI carries a fine and a temporary driver's license suspension in Wisconsin. Depending on Romo's blood-alcohol level, he could also be subject to a year in a sobriety program.
After playing 13 years in the NFL, all of which came with the Dallas Cowboys, Romo turned to broadcasting. He ascended quickly, becoming part of the top team at CBS Sports, where he paired up with Jim Nantz to call the biggest games for the network.
With Romo on leave, former Houston Texans great JJ Watt is reportedly expected to take Romo’s place on broadcasts, teaming with Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
It’s unclear when, or if, Romo will return to CBS Sports. The network announced Romo would be on leave “until further notice,” not providing a timeline for the former quarterback’s return to the broadcast booth.
This story will be updated.
Continue reading...
