CBS suspends Tony Romo
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been placed on leave by CBS Sports after his recent arrest on charges of operating while intoxicated. It is a dramatic turn in Romo’s personal and professional life,
Romo spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys from 2004-16 after originally signing as an undrafted free agent. He joined CBS' broadcasting crew shortly after retiring and has since been partnered with play-by-play man Jim Nantz. CBS announced Friday that J.J. Watt will replace Romo in the booth until further notice.
J.J. Watt replaces Tony Romo on the CBS No. 1 NFL broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as Romo's long-term future is unclear.
Tony Romo joined CBS in 2017 and was reportedly an instant hit due to his play predictions. But in 2020, Romo used interest from rival network ESPN to secure a massive 10-year, $180 million extension from CBS.
Records and recordings show Milwaukee police officers found an open bottle of alcohol in the former Cowboys quarterback's SUV.
Authorities say former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.