Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current lead NFL color analyst for CBS, was arrested Thursday evening in Milwaukee on a charge of operating while intoxicated. According to police reports, Romo was stopped around 8 p.m. on I-43 and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody and charged with a first-offense OWI, which under Wisconsin law is a civil offense rather than a criminal charge. He was released after processing and has a court date set for September 21, 2026.
Romo, 46, has been a fixture in NFL broadcasting since retiring from the Cowboys in 2016. He’s known for his enthusiastic and analytical commentary, and his public image has remained largely spotless — which makes this arrest all the more surprising. He was in Milwaukee ahead of a golf appearance, and he’s still expected to compete in the Texas State Open next week. The arrest has already sparked debate online about how CBS should respond, especially given that Romo is one of the network’s marquee talents.
So what happens next? Romo will appear in court in September, and unless the situation escalates, he’s likely facing a fine between $150 and $300. But the bigger question may be about his future in the broadcast booth. We want to know what you think: Should CBS take action against Tony Romo, or is this a one-time mistake that doesn’t affect his job? Let us know in the comments.
