Overview
- Tony Romo was stopped by Milwaukee deputies on July 23 and cited for operating while intoxicated, an open-container violation and unsafe passing after officers said he performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
- CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave on July 31 and has not set a return date as it treats his status as an evolving, legal and personal matter.
- At NFL Media Day on Aug. 11, CBS Sports president David Berson said the network is still assessing the situation and that there is no timetable or final decision.
- To ensure broadcast continuity, CBS elevated J.J. Watt to the No. 1 booth with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson and promoted Ross Tucker into the No. 2 analyst role.
- Romo is due in court on Sept. 21 and remains owed roughly $72 million on his reported 10-year deal, making any outcome dependent on the legal result and possible contract remedies such as a morals-clause negotiation or buyout.