‘Hope He Gets Some Help,’ ‘CBS Will Pay Him To Leave’ — NFL Fans Divided Over Tony Romo Accepting ‘Responsibility’ for OWI Arrest
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Tony Romo’s camp’s first public response to his July arrest did more than acknowledge the incident. It immediately reopened the argument over whether CBS should eventually hand him a headset again.
Some Fans Want Tony Romo Back in the Booth
A spokesperson for the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback told TMZ that Romo “accepts full responsibility for his actions” after authorities issued three citations tied to his July 23 traffic stop in Milwaukee. The same statement said Romo is communicating with CBS about “next steps,” and fans quickly split between forgiveness and frustration.
TMZ reported that Romo now faces citations for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle. His spokesperson called it an “isolated civil matter” and said Romo has taken proactive steps toward resolving it.
After hearing the news, a user named Celastine on X reacted with sympathy in asupportive comment: “Great to hear. Hope he gets some help and comes back.”
Another fan kept the response even shorter inanother reply: “Respect for owning it.”
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Richard Knobloch focused on Romo’s broadcasting future, writing, “I hope CBS puts him back in the broadcast booth,” in aseparate reaction.
Esteban Zamora also said he hoped CBS had not fired Romo and argued that many people drive under the influence without being caught. His post claimed “90%” of people have had a DUI at least once, but there is no factual basis for that figure.
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CBS placed Romo on leave July 31 “until further notice,” with J.J. Watt moving into the lead booth alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
Other Fans Think CBS Should Move On From Romo
The accountability message did not convince everyone, particularly those who had already soured on Romo’s work in the booth.
“Fans wouldn’t miss him; he was on the decline. CBS will pay him to leave,” Tom F. wrote in acritical post.
One fan took dig at the statement and said, “Who else’s fault would it be???????”
Another fan added, “Dude really said ‘accepts full responsibility’ like he had a choice. The only thing he’s responsible for now is the quietest broadcast booth in NFL history.”
A user named ‘Yadidi’ also called out Romo,writing, “Who else (is) supposed to accept responsibility? The bottle of Jack?”
These reactions land against an uncertain backdrop at CBS. Sports president David Berson said earlier this month there was no timetable for a decision and called the situation an “evolving” one. TMZ’s newest report now says Romo’s camp and the network are communicating, but CBS has not announced that his leave has ended.
The underlying case is also unresolved. Authorities said Romo performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests after he was stopped on Interstate 43, and an open bottle of alcohol was later found on the passenger side of his Jeep.
Romo has now publicly accepted responsibility through a spokesperson, but neither the legal process nor his broadcasting future has reached a conclusion. The fan reaction reflects that same split: some see the statement as the first step toward a return, while others think CBS should use the moment to turn the page.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
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