Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports broadcaster Tony Romo pleaded no contest Tuesday to an OWI civil offense in Wisconsin, saying chronic pain from multiple back surgeries led to his dependence on pain medication and eventual over-reliance on alcohol.
“I own this completely,” Romo said in a statement. “None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them.”
Romo said he is working with a team of doctors to address his health. His driving privileges have been revoked for six months, he must complete an alcohol assessment program, and an ignition interlock device will be installed on his vehicle, according to court records reviewed by TMZ.
“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,” he added.
Romo, 46, retired from the NFL in 2017 after 14 seasons with the Cowboys and joined CBS Sports as its lead NFL analyst.
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