Bodycam video of Tony Romo arrest is released - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s Pro Football Talk reported that bodycam footage tied to the arrest of Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst, has been made public. The outlet said TMZ obtained and posted video and audio from the initial traffic stop and the field sobriety process. The NBC item was published July 28, 2026, and centers on what the recordings show rather than on any court result or final disposition.

According to the report, the first recording shows Romo during a traffic stop in which he is told he must take a field sobriety test. Romo repeatedly asks whether he can call a lawyer, while the deputy tells him he cannot do so at that point. NBCSports.com reported that Romo appears to begin making a call before agreeing to comply after the deputy seeks additional assistance. Because the stop occurred on a busy highway and bridge, the officer says the test will be moved to a flatter location.

The report says the second video shows Romo taking the test barefoot. He indicates he does not understand the instructions for a heel-to-toe walking exercise and mentions having had two back surgeries before attempting it. NBCSports.com also described a one-leg balance test in which Romo uses his arms for balance. When asked to submit to breath testing, Romo declines, citing advice he says he has heard from lawyers.

The footage is notable because Romo is a prominent football broadcaster and former NFL star, and bodycam video can shape public understanding of an arrest. The available report does not establish the legal outcome of the case.