Tony Romo Arrested in Wisconsin on DUI Charges Ahead of NFL Season

Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current lead analyst for CBS Sports, was arrested in Wisconsin on Thursday evening on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The incident occurred in Milwaukee, where Romo was pulled over on southbound Interstate 43 at approximately 6:18 p.m. CDT.

According to reports, the broadcaster was taken into custody after allegedly failing a field sobriety test. Romo has since been booked and released. A court date has been scheduled for September 21, which falls during Week 2 of the upcoming NFL season. The timing is notable for CBS, as the network is set to broadcast a marquee matchup that weekend featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the New England Patriots. Romo works alongside Jim Nantz as the network’s top NFL commentary team.

Romo was in his home state of Wisconsin to participate in the 2026 Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, an annual event for him. The arrest took place hours after he completed an interview with WTMJ, an affiliate of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA).

Romo played 13 seasons in the NFL, entirely with the Cowboys, before transitioning to broadcasting. He has also established a presence in the sports world as an accomplished amateur golfer, with three victories at the American Century Championship.

Shares of Comcast Corporation were trading at $22.30 during the current session, up 1.11% from the previous close. The company operates the NBCUniversal segment, which includes the NBC broadcast network and owned-and-operated stations like WTMJ.

What to watch

• CBS Sports announcements regarding broadcast assignments for Week 2 of the NFL season.
• Legal proceedings scheduled for September 21 in Wisconsin.
• Any statement from Romo or CBS Sports regarding the arrest.

Source: original release