Romo has been on leave from his role as lead NFL color commentator for CBS Sports since the incident. He signed a 10-year contract with CBS in 2020, worth approximately $180 million.
The arrest occurred on July 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Police flagged Romo for suspected intoxication after a routine stop and officers noted difficulty with standard field sobriety tests. Court records indicate the three additional citations were issued in connection with the incident.
Romo played for the Cowboys from 2003 to 2016, earning four Pro Bowl selections and NFL All-Pro honors in 2014. He retired from playing football after the 2016 season and moved into broadcasting, joining CBS Sports as a top NFL analyst.
Romo is a Wisconsin native, having grown up in Burlington and played college football at Eastern Illinois after starring in high school basketball. He rose through the Cowboys’ ranks as an undrafted free agent in 2003 and became the full-time starter in 2006. Over 10 seasons as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback, he led the team to four playoff appearances and set several franchise records, including 34,183 passing yards and 248 touchdowns. He also held NFL records for the most consecutive road games with a touchdown pass (41) and for the most games in a single season with a passer rating of at least 135.0 (six).
In the wake of Romo’s arrest, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones voiced support, praising Romo’s character and resilience in the face of adversity.
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