Over the summer former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested after being stopped for driving under the influence (intoxicated).
As a result, CBS suspended Romo from his broadcasting duties. Former NFL player JJ Watt took over the broadcasting duties with Jim Nantz during Romo’s absence.
Romo pleaded “No Contest” in court on the charge of driving while intoxicated. A plea of no contest is neight an admission of innocence or guilt.
On October 2, CBS and Romo have agreed to part ways with Watt continuing on as the analyst with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. Romo had been a part of the broadcast crew for NFL football games as the lead game analyst since 2017.
CBS Sports issued a statement saying, “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.”
Romo issued a statement saying, “I’m proud of what I accomplished at CBS Sports over the last nine years. I approached my role as a game analyst the way I’ve approached everything in my life — with a desire to win and be the best that I can be. I’m going to use this time to take a break, something I’ve never done before, and focus on my health and my family before moving on to my next opportunity. I am grateful for my time with CBS Sports and for the continued support of my family and friends, as well as the NFL community and fans.”
While he pled “No Contest”, Romo has had his driver’s license suspended for six months and must complete an alcohol Assessment program.
After his court appearance Romo issues a statement on social media saying, “the past month has been difficult, but it has also been personally significant It has required me to confront and own my mistakes fully — to the Lord, to myself, to my family and now to the public.”