Tony Romo Faces New DUI Charges | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Tony Romo’s NFL broadcasting career hit a major bump after his arrest for suspected drunk driving in Wisconsin, now compounded by three new charges including open alcohol, unsafe passing, and a first-offense OWI — on top of his prior refusal to take a sobriety test. CBS has placed him on leave, bringing in JJ Watt to co-anchor alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson starting September 13th. The incident occurred on I-43 after Romo allegedly failed field sobriety tests and had an open bottle in his Jeep; he claimed he was heading to see his grandparents after golf. Despite the scandal, Romo…