Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst, was reportedly arrested Thursday for suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee. This news, reported by FOX6 New in Wisconsin, hit hard, especially with the NFL season getting closer.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office reportedly took Romo, 46, into custody while he was driving on a highway in the city. An arrest detention report obtained by FOX6 News states Romo performed poorly on a field-sobriety test. He was booked and released, and now he’s due back in court on September 21. For a first offense OWI in Wisconsin, this carries a fine and a temporary driver’s license suspension. Depending on his blood-alcohol level, Romo could also be looking at a year in a sobriety program. It’s a pretty serious situation.
Romo, who grew up and went to high school in Wisconsin, made a name for himself in the NFL after being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cowboys in 2003. He eventually worked his way into the starting role three years later. Over his 13-year career, all with the Cowboys, he threw 248 touchdowns, made four Pro Bowls, and was even a first-team All-Pro once. After retiring, he seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, becoming the lead color commentator for CBS, often paired with Jim Nantz, and even calling Super Bowl LVIII. Now, the big question is how this arrest affects his job. His court date is a Monday during the NFL season, and we all know he’s usually calling games on Sundays.
It’s unclear right now whether this arrest will impact Romo’s employment with CBS. With that September 21 court date looming during the regular season, the future of CBS’s lead commentator definitely feels up in the air. What happens next? We’re all watching to find out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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