Tony Romo pleaded no contest Tuesday morning to his July arrest for driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin, then posted a 330-word statement explaining his dependence on alcohol and how he's getting help currently.
Romo, who played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee County and charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI). Following the arrest, CBS Sports placed Romo on leave after he had served with Jim Nantz as part of the network's No. 1 NFL broadcast duo since 2017. Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt has moved into Romo's spot alongside Nantz.
There has been no further announcement from the network about Romo's future with the company, but he made it clear Tuesday that he intends to return.
"I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends and the NFL community, including players, coaches and owners. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you know," Romo wrote on the post he made on Instagram. "As I turn my attention to my health, my family, and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy during this period. God bless."
Romo added that he's been dealing with "constant, debilitating pain" ever since his playing career ended at 36 years old following multiple back surgeries.
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Romo, who played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, was arrested July 23 in Milwaukee County and charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI). Following the arrest, CBS Sports placed Romo on leave after he had served with Jim Nantz as part of the network's No. 1 NFL broadcast duo since 2017. Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt has moved into Romo's spot alongside Nantz.
There has been no further announcement from the network about Romo's future with the company, but he made it clear Tuesday that he intends to return.
"I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends and the NFL community, including players, coaches and owners. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you know," Romo wrote on the post he made on Instagram. "As I turn my attention to my health, my family, and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy during this period. God bless."
Romo added that he's been dealing with "constant, debilitating pain" ever since his playing career ended at 36 years old following multiple back surgeries.
#july #intoxicated #return
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