CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

Tony Romo, a sports broadcaster for CBS, was arrested in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated. CBS has placed him on leave from his job while the situation is handled. The incident involves questions about his conduct and fitness for his position.

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

CBS puts Tony Romo on indefinite leave after arrest

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CBS puts Tony Romo on leave after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

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Tony Romo Placed On Leave From CBS Following His Arrest Last Week

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NFL analyst Tony Romo placed on leave ‘until further notice’ by CBS after arrest

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Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

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Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

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Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest in Wisconsin

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS Sports places Tony Romo 'on leave' following arrest. Here's who will replace him

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CBS places NFL broadcaster Tony Romo on leave after intoxication arrest

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ObjectivistRight· Aug 1, 2026

Tony Romo Placed on Leave From CBS Sports Following His OWI Arrest [WATCH]

Tyler Morning TelegraphLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo placed on leave by CBS Sports after arrest

TribliveLean Right· Aug 1, 2026

CBS Sports places NFL analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave after arrest

The Western JournalRight· Aug 1, 2026

CBS Announces Replacement for Tony Romo After Arrest

TownhallRight· Jul 31, 2026

CBS Suspends Tony Romo Following OWI Arrest

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The GuardianLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Tony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after OWI arrest in Wisconsin

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Tony Romo on Leave From CBS Sports After Arrest

DeadlineLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

CBS Says NFL Analyst Tony Romo On Leave After Arrest For Allegedly Driving Under The Influence

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Tony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports ‘until further notice’ after OWI arrest

VarietyLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Tony Romo on Leave at CBS Sports After DUI Arrest

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