Tony Romo, CBS Sports' leading NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was arrested on July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee for operating while intoxicated (OWI). The arrest occurred after Romo was pulled over on Interstate 43 and performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21, 2026, just weeks before the start of the NFL season.

Romo has been the top NFL game analyst at CBS since joining the network in 2017, succeeding Phil Simms. He gained a widespread reputation as "Romostradamus" for his remarkable ability to predict plays during broadcasts. Despite his popularity, Romo has faced increasing criticism in recent years about his commentary style, though he has publicly embraced such feedback as part of the job.

CBS Sports plans to hold an in-person media event with its NFL on-air talent and executives in New York on August 11, but it remains unclear if Romo will participate given his recent arrest. The network has declined to comment publicly on the arrest at this time. Romo is expected to call the Week 1 game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.

His broadcast partner Jim Nantz has defended Romo's unique approach and personality, emphasizing his authenticity and fun nature in the booth. Meanwhile, CBS also benefits from a strong secondary announcing team featuring JJ Watt and Ian Eagle. Tony Romo’s legal situation comes at a sensitive moment as he prepares for another season in the national spotlight.