One of the NFLs most recognizable modern figures, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, is facing legal scrutiny after a late-night arrest in Wisconsin.
According to Western Journal, multiple outlets reported that Romo was taken into custody in Milwaukee on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, an incident that could cast a long shadow over both his burgeoning golf ambitions and his high-profile broadcasting role. Fox News reported that Romo was apprehended in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated. He was reportedly stopped on a highway, and when asked to do a number of field sobriety tests, he performed poorly.
According to the Associated Press, Romo has some ties to the area, as he went to high school nearby in Wisconsin. Romo was ultimately taken into custody, booked, and released, with his mug shot going viral on social media.
This arrest appears to have been the topper for an otherwise bad day for Romo. The same day as the arrest, Romo participated in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, per the New York Post.
It was a rough day on the links, to say the least. The four-time NFL Pro Bowler finished 35 over par, which certainly isnt good by any real golfing metric.
(Though its worth noting that the tournaments winner did so with a score of 3-over-par.) Romo has been very public about his passion for golf, saying it is rivaled only by football as far as sports go.
And with football in the rearview mirror, his focus can go to the grand old game. And while football certainly paid more Romo won $60 at the tournament he seems undeterred from pursuing his golf career so long as the NFL isnt in season.
This arrest may deter both his golf game and his current career at CBS Sports as the color commentator alongside Jim Nantz on the networks A-Team. That means the two get the networks most premium game assignments, such as Super Bowl LVIII, which aired on CBS.
Romo spent his entire 13-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, suiting up for them from 2003 to 2016. While he racked up numerous accolades and awards, Romo is perhaps just as well known for a number of playoff failures that have haunted him.
Romo has never made it to the conference championship round, let alone the Super Bowl, in his career. Upon retiring, Romo moved on to a broadcasting career, joining CBS Sports NFL announce team.
After initial rave reviews for Romos consistently good announcing style, many viewers have felt like hes regressed into a more up-and-down announcer. In an era when accountability and personal responsibility are rightly emphasized under President Trumps second administration, a high-profile DWI allegation will likely intensify scrutiny on a media figure already facing questions about performance and focus.
Romos court date is set for Sept. 21. For conservatives who still believe public figures should model restraint and respect for the law, the coming weeks will reveal whether this was a one-night lapse in judgment or a deeper problem that could jeopardize a lucrative second act built on the fame he earned in Dallas.
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