Cleveland Akron, OH, September 1, 2026 — Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to charges stemming from an arrest made in Wisconsin. The details surrounding the specific charges and the exact date of the arrest were not immediately available.

Following the legal proceedings, Romo issued a statement acknowledging his responsibility in the matter. The statement indicated that he was taking ownership of the situation.

Romo, widely recognized for his tenure as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006 to 2016, has transitioned to a career in broadcasting following his retirement from professional football. The specific nature of the arrest and the plea were not detailed in the provided information.

The legal outcome, a no contest plea, means Romo does not admit guilt but accepts the conviction and penalty. This plea is often entered to avoid a prolonged trial. Further details regarding the sentence or any associated penalties were not provided.

The incident marks a notable personal event for the former NFL star. Romo’s public relations response aimed to address the situation directly, as noted in the summary that he released a statement “owning the situation.” The specifics of this statement were not included in the initial summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Brianna Loving on fox8.com, see more information here.

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