More than a month after his operating while intoxicated arrest in Milwaukee, former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is now facing three new citations, and the fallout is already rocking CBS. Authorities have officially filed charges for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle. This whole situation has been messy from the jump.
CBS Made Its Move As The Bad Look Gets Worse
Eight days after that initial arrest, CBS made the call: Romo was put on leave. Those bodycam videos from the arrest? The source says they created a “general bad look” for Romo, and honestly, who’s surprised? It was a rough scene. Now, the network has elevated NFL legend J.J. Watt to step into Romo’s shoes on their top broadcast team, and it looks like Watt is locked in for the entire season. That’s a swift, decisive move from CBS, showing they’re not messing around with this kind of off-field drama.
The $72 Million Question Hanging Over Romo’s Head
This isn’t just about a temporary benching for Romo, though. We’re talking about a serious financial headache. Romo still has four years left on his CBS contract, a deal worth a massive $72 million. The problem? CBS could try to terminate that deal “for cause,” meaning they’d owe him nothing. You can bet Romo would fight that tooth and nail, but it certainly puts him in a tough spot. A settlement for less than the full amount is always on the table, but right now, his entire broadcasting career and that huge payout are hanging by a thread. This saga only now is getting more complicated.
This whole situation is a stark reminder of how quickly things can change, especially in the public eye. For Romo, the legal battle and the fight to save his contract are only now beginning.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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