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Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS after OWI arrest, replaced by JJ Watt
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: NBC affiliate , as published by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that Romo's court date is scheduled for September 21.
A local sports figure is facing a leave of absence from his broadcasting role. Tony Romo, a well-known analyst, has been placed on leave by CBS due to an arrest in Wisconsin. The nature of the arrest is an OWI, or operating while intoxicated, charge.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that Romo's court date is scheduled for September 21. In his absence, JJ Watt will be joining the CBS broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. Further information on Romo's leave and the circumstances surrounding his arrest can be found through WOAI News 4, a local NBC affiliate.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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