CBS Benches Tony Romo Indefinitely After DWI Arrest, Elevates J.J. Watt
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
CBS Benches Tony Romo Indefinitely After DWI Arrest, Elevates J.J. Watt
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Summary
CBS placed Tony Romo on indefinite leave after his late-July Milwaukee DWI arrest and installed J.J. Watt in the lead NFL booth with Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Milwaukee police booked Romo after he allegedly failed field sobriety tests and refused a chemical test, turning a legal issue into a pre-season crisis for CBS.
Boomer Esiason said he believes Romo's CBS run is likely over, arguing the network has no clear internal role for a $17 million analyst outside its top booth.
CBS had already grown frustrated with Romo's on-air performance after years of criticism over preparation and booth habits, making the arrest a possible final break point.