Tony Romo Parts Ways With CBS Sports Following Milwaukee Arrest
Tony Romo and CBS Sports have mutually agreed to part ways following Romo's arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee.
Great Falls, MT, October 2, 2026 —
CBS Sports and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship. The decision comes in the wake of Romo’s arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI).
Details surrounding the timing and specifics of the mutual agreement were not immediately available. Romo, who transitioned to broadcasting after a successful playing career, had been a prominent voice for CBS Sports, notably as the lead play-by-play announcer for the NFL coverage alongside Jim Nantz.
The arrest, which reportedly occurred in Milwaukee, prompted the network and Romo to re-evaluate their partnership. The specific date of the arrest was not provided in the summary. Further information regarding the legal proceedings or the exact terms of the separation was not disclosed.
CBS Sports has not yet announced Romo’s successor for any upcoming broadcasting assignments. The network has been a significant platform for Romo’s broadcasting career since he joined following his retirement from professional football. The circumstances leading to his departure mark a significant shift in CBS’s broadcast booth for its top-tier football coverage.
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