Tony Romo is out at CBS Sports after DUI plea
Tony Romo’s tenure at CBS Sports alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson has come to an end. The network announced on Friday that the two sides have mutually agreed to part ways. “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and […]
Tony Romo's time with CBS Sports has concluded, as the network and the former NFL star have mutually decided to part ways. CBS Sports expressed gratitude for Romo's contributions over his nine-year tenure, wishing him the best as he moves forward. JJ Watt will now join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the lead NFL announcing team for the remainder of the season, while all other team members remain unchanged, including Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, and Evan Washburn.
In June, Romo was placed on leave from the network following his arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police found him guilty of operating while under the influence, unsafe passing, and possessing an open container while driving. He was subsequently fined $784, had his driving privileges revoked for six months, and ordered to complete an alcohol assessment program.
Romo was required to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he owned, operated, or registered, which measures his breath alcohol content before allowing the vehicle to start. Failure to pay the fine by November 2 would result in a one-year suspension of his driver's license.
In a statement provided to CBS Sports, Romo expressed his gratitude and wished everyone involved the best.
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