Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed support for his former quarterback, Tony Romo, following Romo’s recent OWI arrest in Wisconsin. Jones shared his thoughts in a conversation with KDFW Fox 4, mentioning his ongoing communication with Romo, who transitioned to a broadcasting career after retiring from football.
Romo was apprehended on July 23, facing charges including operating a vehicle under the influence, possessing an open alcohol container, and making an unsafe passing maneuver. Despite the charges, Jones maintains his admiration for Romo’s character and resilience.
“I love him,” Jones stated. “I love what he’s about. I love his character. I love his love of sport. And he’s a very unique talent. The real question is – do you think Tony Romo knows how to get up when he gets knocked down? He had a life of that. Absolutely, that’s one of his greatest attributes, is that he can handle adversity.”
Jones expressed confidence that Romo would navigate through this challenging situation, citing Romo’s ability to handle setbacks effectively.
Romo’s arrest has captured attention across the NFL, coinciding with the start of training camps. Police released bodycam footage from the incident, showing Romo questioning the officers’ decision, insisting he hadn’t consumed any alcohol. “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?” he asked the officers.
After the arrest, police took Romo for field sobriety tests, noting his red, glassy eyes and alcohol odor. Romo declined a breath test, echoing advice he received from legal professionals.
Subsequent to the arrest, CBS Sports placed Romo on leave from his analyst role, which he began on April 4, 2017, shortly after retiring from the NFL. During his career, Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns, and 117 interceptions, completing 65.3% of his passes.
Until further notice, former Houston Texans player J.J. Watt will fill Romo’s spot alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.