NFL analyst Tony Romo has broken his silence regarding his operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest in Milwaukee last month, stating he accepts full responsibility for his actions. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was pulled over on July 23 and later charged after reportedly performing poorly on sobriety tests. Humiliating bodycam footage of the incident subsequently went viral.
Romo, 46, was placed on indefinite leave from his $18 million-a-year role at CBS following the arrest. He has now revealed that he is engaged in ongoing discussions with the network about his future. "We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps," a spokesperson for Romo told TMZ on Thursday night. The spokesperson added that Romo has taken proactive steps to ensure the "isolated civil matter is properly resolved."
His comments come shortly after three new citations were added to the original OWI charge. Romo now faces charges for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants inside his vehicle. Romo has remained on leave from his broadcasting duties since the arrest in his native Wisconsin.