‘Glassy-eyed’ Tony Romo fumbles field sobriety test in body camera footage from OWI arrest

Tony Romo fumbled through a field sobriety test in body camera footage from his recent arrest. In the footage obtained by Page Six from the Thursday incident, officers tell the NFL “based on your driving and where you were coming from … the red glassy eyes and the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage on your breath” he needed to undergo the routine test. Romo, who was arrest for allegedly operating a vehicle while under the influence (OWI) in Milwaukee, he asks the officers if he can stretch before and proceeds to do so on the cop car. An officer asks Romo if he understands the instructions fort he field sobriety test and he says, “No, there’s too many.” At one point, the athlete asks officers if he passed. In separate footage, Romo told the arresting officer he was leaving the golf course and headed to his grandparents’ house. Page Six has reached out to Romo’s representatives for comment. Romo, seen above in his mugshot, was arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee for alleged OWI. Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office The NFL alum, seen here in 2022, was allegedly uncooperative with police. PGA TOUR Page Six previously confirmed that the CBS Sports personality, 46, was booked and released shortly after, per the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. The NFL alum was allegedly traveling on southbound I-43 on the high-rise bridge when he was stopped. Romo allegedly performed poorly on field sobriety tests, per FOX6 News, who was first to report the news on Thursday. According to The California Post, he was allegedly uncooperative during the encounter, and court documents obtained by the outlet showed that he was subsequently issued a citation for allegedly “refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest.” Per The California Post, a copy of the citation was not immediately available. Court docs obtained by the California Post show that Romo, seen here in 2024, was cited for allegedly “refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest.” CBS via Getty Images The star athlete, pictured here in 2012, is expected in court in September. Getty Images for People Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback is expected for an intake in court scheduled for Sept. 21. In Wisconsin, a first-time OWI charge is often considered a civil offense, and may involve a fine ranging from $150 to $300. The incident marks the athlete’s first ever arrest. From 2006 to 2016, Romo — who retired in April 2017 — played for the Dallas Cowboys, though he never won a Super Bowl during an NFL career that lasted nearly a decade and a half. Romo, seen here in 2006, retired in 2017. NBAE via Getty Images The NFL alum, shown above in 2023, is now a CBS Sports analyst. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Following his retirement, the former football star ultimately became CBS Sports’ lead NFL game color analyst. Romo is also famous for his high profile love life, as he previously dated Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood. He ultimately married Candice Crawford in May 2011, and shares three sons Hawkins, 14, Rivers, 12, and Jones, 8, with the former Miss Missouri USA. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!