Less than a week after an unnamed spokesperson issued a statement on behalf of former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo, Romo has addressed his July arrest for operating while intoxicated directly.
On Tuesday, Romo posted a statement on Instagram. In the message, he discloses that he has pleaded no contest. He also explains that pain medication from multiple back surgeries created an “over-reliance” on alcohol.
Romo also vows to return to CBS, “in time.” It’s unknown wheter CBS is on board with that part of the plan; the network placed him on leave eight days after the incident, and it has promoted J.J. Watt into Romo’s spot on…
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