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CBS Puts Romo on Leave After OWI, Hires J.J. Watt

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CBS Sports placed quarterback and lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave after Milwaukee County deputies cited him for OWI and refusal on July 23.
Deputies noted red, glassy eyes, alcohol odor and an open bottle during the Interstate 43 stop.
CBS announced three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt will join the lead broadcast team and that the rest of the NFL on CBS roster will be released later.

History

Historical Context

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry was arrested for driving while intoxicated in 1995, his blood-alcohol at 0.12 % and a $1,000 fine following a February guilty plea to tax evasion. His DUI echoed a wave of off-field legal problems among ex-Mets, notably Dwight Gooden’s series of DWI arrests beginning in February 2002, highlighting persistent conduct-policy challenges for athletes and broadcasters.

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Story summary

CBS Sports placed quarterback and lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave after Milwaukee County deputies cited him for OWI and refusal on July 23.
Deputies noted red, glassy eyes, alcohol odor and an open bottle during the Interstate 43 stop.
CBS announced three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt will join the lead broadcast team and that the rest of the NFL on CBS roster will be released later.

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