Tony Romo has reportedly found himself in a stunning off-the-field scramble after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst was arrested for driving under the influence in Milwaukee County.
The 46-year-old football star-turned-TV voice was pulled over Thursday night while driving southbound on I-43, according to WISN 12 News and an arrest-detention report cited by the New York Post.
The stop reportedly happened around 8 p.m., and what followed quickly turned into the kind of headline no high-profile broadcaster wants attached to his name.
According to the report, Romo failed standard field sobriety tests after he was stopped on the road. He was then taken into custody for OWI book and release, the outlet reported.
A mug shot from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office was also published, showing the onetime NFL star after the arrest.
Romo, best known to millions of football fans as the longtime face of the Dallas Cowboys offense before becoming one of CBS’ top NFL broadcasters, has spent years in the spotlight for his smooth transition from quarterback to commentator. But this latest report puts him in a very different kind of national conversation.
In Wisconsin, a first-offense OWI is typically treated as a civil offense rather than a criminal charge. It generally carries a fine between $150 and $300, according to the New York Post report.
Still, even a first-time OWI arrest can bring embarrassment and scrutiny, especially for someone with Romo’s public profile. His work with CBS has kept him front and center during some of the biggest games in football, including Super Bowl coverage.
Romo was seen working for CBS at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in 2024, continuing his role as one of the network’s most recognizable NFL personalities.
The former quarterback has long been one of football’s most familiar names. After rising to fame with the Cowboys, Romo became known for his ability to read defenses and predict plays before they happened. That same football IQ helped him become a breakout success in the broadcast booth after his playing days ended.
Now, the reported Milwaukee arrest threatens to overshadow that polished TV image, at least for the moment.
The details released so far remain limited, and it was not immediately clear whether Romo or representatives for CBS had publicly commented on the arrest.
The story is still developing.
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I passed my test and was still arrested and given a DUI, go figure never heard of the charge he was under