Tony Romo has been charged following his operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest in late July in Milwaukee. Romo was arrested by Milwaukee County on allegations of driving a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23, 2026. Court records show Romo was charged with unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The charges were filed on Thursday, August 27. Romo's family broke silence and issued a statement through a spokesperson that reads: "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved."

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst was stopped while driving on I-43 and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, according to body-cam footage that surfaced on July 28. Romo's employer, CBS, placed him on indefinite leave on July 31 following his OWI arrest. CBS Sports president David Berson on August 11 addressed Romo's arrest, saying, "There's no timetable for Romo's return to the broadcast booth." Romo's next hearing is scheduled for September 21, per court records.

Legal analysts suggest that the upcoming court hearings will determine the final judicial outcome for the former sports star. The incident has drawn significant media attention across the United States, impacting both his personal reputation and professional broadcasting career.

Supporters and fans of the former quarterback have expressed mixed reactions to the development, while network executives continue to monitor the legal proceedings closely before making any long-term decisions regarding his future with the broadcaster.