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Former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS lead NFL color analyst Tony Romo will remain on indefinite leave following his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving. Romo was hit with three new citations stemming from his July arrest. Tony Romo’s spokesperson reveals stance on CBS future A spokesperson broke the silence yesterday, addressing Romo’s arrest and what’s next regarding the CBS situation: “Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved,” he told TMZ. “We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close, and we are communicating with CBS about next steps.” Tony Romo addresses his OWI arrest, through a spokesperson. https://t.co/nQzaeSm8da — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 28, 2026 CBS’s decision comes on the heels of Romo failing a field sobriety test when he was pulled over at around 8 p.m on July 23. The network pulled him after that. He was issued a citation for “refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest,” and court documents said as much afterward. Tony Romo is facing more trouble stemming from his July OWI arrest. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback now faces citations for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants inside his vehicle, according to newly… pic.twitter.com/5HS3ZelVRJ — Fox News (@FoxNews) August 28, 2026 CBS is also facing a massive PR challenge as Romo’s image comes under scrutiny ahead of the 2026 NFL season. New replacement JJ Watt admitted that the opportunity is incredibly exciting after praising CBS stars Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, and Jim Rikhoff, calling the squad a “legendary team.” “Haven’t said much because it’s not the circumstances you’d hope it would happen under,” Watt told followers via X when evaluating his new role. That just adds to the impact the arrest had on Romo’s future, with many in the industry expecting he will never return, despite still being owed $72 million on his initial 10-year, $180 million deal signed in 2020. More NFL news from Gridiron Heroics - NFL Analyst Warns 49ers Amid Christian McCaffery’s Contract Delays - NFL Analyst Drops Bold Fernando Mendoza Advise to Raiders As Kirk Cousins Hold QB1 Spot - NFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle - ‘Really Struck Me’: NFL Analyst Points Out Red Flags in Deshaun Watson’s Gameplay Days After Securing QB1 Role