Tony Romo receives 3 new citations following OWI arrest in Milwaukee
Romo is due in court on Sept. 21. It's unclear if he'll call games for CBS Sports again.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo has accumulated three additional citations following his July 23 arrest in Milwaukee for driving under the influence. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and online court records, Romo faces charges for first-time operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open alcohol in his vehicle.
Romo had previously been cited on July 27 for refusing to take an intoxication test after his arrest. He is scheduled to appear in court to address all four citations on September 21. Romo's camp has released a statement, acknowledging full responsibility for his actions and working with local authorities to resolve this civil matter. They are also communicating with CBS about next steps.
Romo was pulled over on a Milwaukee highway and failed a field sobriety test. As a result, CBS Sports placed him on indefinite leave, leaving his future with the network unclear. CBS president David Berson has not provided a timeline for a final decision on Romo's situation. Notably, Romo signed a record-breaking 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS in 2020.
However, his arrest and meandering commentary style have diminished his star power, potentially paving the way for CBS to void the contract due to a morals clause that could allow them to do so if Romo embarrasses the company.
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