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Tony Romo hints at CBS return after admitting alcohol dependence

Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo hints at returning to CBS Sports following his arrest and admission of alcohol dependence.

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Tony Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst, issued a statement on Tuesday regarding his indefinite leave from the network following his arrest in July. [1] Tony Romo said on September 1, 2025 that he pleaded no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin and that he owns this completely, taking full responsibility. [2] Tony Romo said his multiple back surgeries ended his football career early and left him with constant, debilitating pain, which led to a dependence on pain medication and then an over-reliance on alcohol. [3][5] Reports said Tony Romo's blood alcohol concentration was 0.15, above Wisconsin's legal limit of 0.08, after his July 23, 2025 arrest. [4] Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports until further notice, with no timetable announced for his return. [6] Tony Romo posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, September 01, 2026, publicly addressing his legal troubles for the first time since his July arrest. [7]
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  1. Tony Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst, issued a statement on Tuesday regarding his indefinite leave from the network following his arrest in July. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Tony Romo said on September 1, 2025 that he pleaded no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin and that he owns this completely, taking full responsibility. · ChurchLeaders
  3. Romo admitted in his statement that he has been battling an over-reliance on alcohol and a dependence on pain medication for back issues from his playing days. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. Reports said Tony Romo's blood alcohol concentration was 0.15, above Wisconsin's legal limit of 0.08, after his July 23, 2025 arrest. · ChurchLeaders
  5. Tony Romo said his multiple back surgeries ended his football career early and left him with constant, debilitating pain, which led to a dependence on pain medication and then an over-reliance on alcohol. · ChurchLeaders
  6. Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports until further notice, with no timetable announced for his return. · The Christian Post
  7. Tony Romo posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, September 01, 2026, publicly addressing his legal troubles for the first time since his July arrest. · The Christian Post
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