Tony Romo on Leave from CBS Sports Following Arrest for Impaired Driving

Tony Romo, CBS football analyst and former NFL quarterback, is currently on leave from his duties at CBS Sports following his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of impaired driving. CBS Sports announced the decision on Friday, stating that Romo will remain on leave until further notice.

The incident occurred on July 23 when Romo was pulled over at approximately 6:18 p.m. CT on southbound Interstate 43. Records from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office indicated that he “performed poorly” on standardized field sobriety tests. Following the encounter, Romo was booked on one count of allegedly operating while intoxicated, but he has since been released.

Romo serves as a prominent figure in CBS’s top football team alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. His absence comes at a crucial time, just as NFL season ramps up, with the court date set for September 21—the same night as a significant matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the AFC-champion New England Patriots.

The situation raises questions about Romo’s future with CBS Sports and his immediate involvement in the upcoming NFL broadcast schedule. As of now, CBS has not confirmed whether his leave was a voluntary decision by Romo or mandated by the network.

This is a developing story and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.