Jerry Jones publicly backs Tony Romo after OWI arrest

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly expressed his unwavering support for former quarterback Tony Romo following Romo's arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Speaking to reporters on August 2, Jones praised Romo's character and resilience, framing the incident as another challenge the former player is equipped to overcome.

Romo was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 23 after a traffic stop. According to police reports, an officer observed his vehicle making an unsafe pass. Upon stopping him, the officer reported signs of impairment, including red, glassy eyes and the smell of alcohol. Romo participated in field sobriety tests but refused to take a breath test. He was cited for OWI, refusing an intoxication test, and unsafe passing. An open container of alcohol was also allegedly found in his vehicle. Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.

In the wake of the arrest, CBS Sports, where Romo has served as the network's lead NFL analyst since 2017, placed him on leave. The network announced that former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt would temporarily fill Romo's role alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz....