Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS color commentator Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to multiple reports.
According to the report, Romo was traveling southbound on Interstate 43 on the high-rise bridge in Milwaukee when he was stopped by authoritieson the evening of July 23. Law enforcement officials indicated that the former quarterback performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests, which led to his arrest of operating while intoxicated (OWI), Wisconsin’s legal term for DUI.
Romo, 46, was taken into custody, booked, and released the same night. The incident is reportedly being treated as a first-time offense, which in Wisconsin is typically categorized as a cicli violations rather than a criminal charge. Potential penalties could include fines and other administrative consequences.
Tony Romo was arrested last night on southbound I-43, accused of operating while under the influence. https://t.co/HONop76qfwpic.twitter.com/whQZPkj4aQ
— WISN 12 NEWS (@WISN12News) July 24, 2026
A court appearance has been tentatively scheduled for September 21, where further details surrounding the case are expected to emerge. CBS is scheduled to broadcast four games on September 20, the day before his expected appearance, but announcers have not yet been assigned to specific games.
Since his 14-year career in Dallas, Romo has largely maintained a clean public image.
Romo is the Cowboys second All-time leading passer with 34,183 yards, while his 248 touchdown passes rank most in franchise history. Current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is right behind him with 243.
As of now, neither Romo nor his representatives have issued a public statement. Additionally, CBS has not commented on the matter.
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