Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been issued several new citations in Milwaukee stemming from his July arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The new citations include first-offense OWI, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants inside his vehicle, according to a report from the New York Post.
Romo was stopped on a highway in July and subsequently arrested after reportedly not performing well on field sobriety tests. He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in September. Following the arrest, CBS Sports announced that Romo had been placed on leave from his broadcasting duties "until further notice."
A spokesperson for Romo stated that he "accepts full responsibility" for his actions and emphasized that the matter is civil, not criminal. "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved. We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps."
Speculation had already begun regarding Romo's future in the CBS broadcast booth following his initial arrest. Former NFL player Boomer Esiason suggested on WFAN that Romo might need to "move on and get things straightened out."
CBS Sports president David Berson has described the situation as "evolving" and has not provided a timeline for when or if Romo will return to broadcasting. "It’s an evolving situation and therefore we are still assessing. There is no timetable or final decision at this time," Berson said, adding that he could not comment on the legal and personnel aspects of the matter.
The addition of these new citations could further complicate Romo's potential return to broadcasting.