CBS Sports Still Reviewing Tony Romo's Future After DUI Arrest
CBS Sports has not determined whether analyst Tony Romo will return to the broadcast booth following his arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, network president David Berson said Tuesday. The decision remains under review as the network prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
Berson addressed reporters at CBS Sports' annual NFL season preview event in New York, stating there is no timetable for a final decision regarding Romo's future. "It's an evolving situation, and therefore we're still investigating," Berson said. "There is no timetable or final decision at this time."
Romo was arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after a traffic stop on Interstate 43. According to authorities, deputies observed signs of intoxication and cited him for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, an open container violation, and unsafe passing. Under Wisconsin law, a first-offense OWI is generally treated as a civil offense. A court hearing is scheduled for September 21, which falls after the start of the CBS NFL season.
CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave on July 31. The network has since named former NFL defensive player J.J. Watt to join play-by-play announcer Jim...