STATELINE, NEVADA - Tony Romo stands on the first green during the final round of the American Century Championship 2026 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)Eakin Howard via Getty ImagesFormer Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo released a statement on Tuesday saying that multiple back surgeries during his 14-year career led him down a road toward a dependence on pain medication and and over-reliance on alcohol.The statement from Romo comes after he plead no contest on Tuesday to operating while intoxicated after being arrested by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in July. Romo stressed in his statement that he wasnt making excuses for his actions and that he takes full responsibility for the situation. He added that he is working with doctors to address his health and that he is grateful for the support hes received from people around the NFL.Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL seasonView this post on InstagramFootball has shaped nearly every meaningful part of my life. I played for more then 20 years, including 14 in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. After my retirement, CBS gave me the profound honor of staying close to the game through broadcasting.Playing taught me the power of relationships, the strength of a team, and the toughness to face failure head-on with honesty, resilience, and the determination to do better.This is one of those moments when I am leaning on everything football taught me.This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely.Multiple back surgeries ended by career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain. That pain led to a dependence on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility. That is an important first step. The harder and more important step is examining the path that brought you here and making the changes necessary to move forward.That path requires honesty.None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them.The past month has been difficult, but it had also been personally significant. It has required me to confront and own my mistakes fully to the Lord, to myself, to my family, and now to the public.I am working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes. I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends, and the NFL community including players, coaches, and owners. Your encouragement has meant more than you know.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.Romo's driving privileges have been revoked for six months, according to court records, and he is to attend and complete an alcohol assessment program. He is also to pay $834 in fines by Nov. 2 or his driver's license could be suspended for up to a year. An ignition interlock device will also be installed on all vehicles he owns and operates for at least one year after he is issued a license by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Following his arrest, Romo was placed on leave by CBS Sports and has since been replaced by J.J. Watt on the networks top NFL broadcast team with Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. His future with the network remains uncertain, with company president David Berson declining to provide a timetable for a final decision while speaking with reporters in August.