Tony Romo and CBS Sports Part Ways Following DWI Incident
Tony Romo and CBS Sports have mutually agreed to part ways following Romo's arrest and no-contest plea on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Milwaukee.
Billings, MT, October 2, 2026 —
CBS Sports and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship. This decision follows an incident involving Romo in Milwaukee, where he was arrested and subsequently entered a no-contest plea on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The exact date of the mutual agreement to part ways was not provided. Similarly, details regarding the specific timeline of Romo’s arrest in Milwaukee and the subsequent legal proceedings beyond the no-contest plea were not elaborated upon in the available information.
Tony Romo, who transitioned from a successful playing career with the Dallas Cowboys to broadcasting, had been a prominent color commentator for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage. His departure marks a significant shift for the network’s broadcast team.
The circumstances leading to the agreement center on Romo’s legal matter. His arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Milwaukee and his subsequent no-contest plea are cited as the backdrop for the decision. The contractor’s name involved in the incident was not provided. The fine amount associated with the plea was also not specified. The outcome of any further inspections or potential code violations related to the incident were not detailed. The summary does not specify what happened next beyond the agreement to part ways.
CBS Sports has not yet announced any changes to its broadcast lineup or a replacement for Romo’s role. Romo’s future broadcasting plans were not disclosed. The network stated that the decision was mutual.
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