Tony Romo Exits CBS Sports After DUI Arrest in July

Tony Romo steps down as NFL analyst at CBS Sports following July DUI arrest. Network confirms mutual separation.

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Milwaukee, United States — Tony Romo has officially left his role as an NFL analyst with CBS Sports after being arrested in July on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a statement from the network.

CBS Sports confirmed that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and the network have reached a mutual agreement to end their professional relationship. The network expressed gratitude for Romo’s nine years of service and wished him well moving forward.

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Romo was taken into custody during a traffic stop in Milwaukee in July after officers reported that he performed poorly on standardized sobriety tests. He later pleaded no contest to the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. In a recent Instagram post, Romo acknowledged that chronic pain from multiple back surgeries led to a reliance on medication, which eventually contributed to alcohol dependence. He took full responsibility for his actions and stated he is working with medical professionals to address his challenges.

The network initially placed Romo on suspension, with J.J. Watt stepping in as a replacement. CBS Sports announced that Watt will continue as part of the lead announcing team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the remainder of the season.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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