Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

8 verified updates • corroborated by 5 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

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02:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC Sports
J.J. Watt will replace Tony Romo during his CBS leave
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03:00 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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03:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
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03:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, Yahoo Sports Canada
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest
→ Leave now specified as "until further notice
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04:00 PM 2 sources: AP News, Yahoo Sports Canada
Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports 'until further notice' following OWI arrest, JJ Watt to replace him in booth
→ JJ Watt named replacement in booth
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04:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Tony Romo, CBS at a breaking point after leave: ‘Worst contract in media history’
→ Contract labeled "worst in media history" added.
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05:00 PM 1 source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest - ABC News
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05:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence