Tony Romo's arrest turned the one-time CBS star into a bigger question mark
Tony Romo's arrest following an operating while intoxicated incident makes his timetable to return to the broadcast booth – and his CBS future – murky.
Tony Romo, CBS's leading game analyst, has found himself at the center of a controversy surrounding his arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The arrest occurred in July 2023 in his native Wisconsin, and Romo pleaded no contest to three charges stemming from the incident on September 2, 2023. The arrest has led to questions about Romo's future with CBS, as the network hosts Super Bowl 62 in February 2028.
CBS Sports president David Berson stated that the situation is evolving, and there is no timetable for Romo's return. In his place, J.J. Watt, a former Houston Texans player, has been brought in to partner with Jim Nantz for the upcoming NFL season. CBS feels it is important to focus on the presentation of the NFL product rather than the negative attention Romo's arrest has drawn.
Romo's arrest has also raised questions about the potential impact on his $72 million contract, which includes a morals clause that allows CBS to void the contract if their brand is affected.
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