India, Sept. 1 -- Tony Romo has publicly addressed his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol that occurred in July. He has accepted responsibility for his actions from months ago and has spoken about the personal challenges that contributed to the incident.

Romo employed football as a means to openly address his situation and admit to the mistake he made. He clarified that tough times in his life caused him to become reliant on medication, and after making an effort to cease its use, he found himself dependent on alcohol.

"Football has shaped nearly every meaningful part of my life. I played for more than 20 years, including 14 in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. After my retirement, CBS gave me the profound honor of staying...