Tony Romo blamed his recent OWI arrest, in part, on multiple back surgeries undergone as an active player.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf took issue with that reasoning.

Romo explained in a statement Tuesday that because of all the pain endured during various procedures, he developed an “over-reliance on alcohol” and it led to the ex-Cowboys quarterback being placed behind bars in July.

“Multiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain,” Romo wrote on his Instagram page. “That pain led to a dependance on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.”

Leaf, who has been open about his own recovery from a decade-long opiate addiction, said Romo shouldn’t place blame on anything or anyone other than himself.

“I used to think football was the problem. No, it’s a me problem. Football was never the problem; football gave me everything. I had to figure it out,” Leaf said on “The Dan Patrick Show.” “It’s why, with the Tony Romo statement we just saw, I thought it was a very good statement; I didn’t need the part about having ‘debilitating back pain.’ Take that whole paragraph out. You don’t need any of that. You chose to do this, and it’s cost you this, and you’re going to admit to it, and you’re going to find a way to get better.”

Leaf said he read Romo’s statement with his wife Tuesday, and immediately said, “Oh no. You don’t have to say that part,” regarding the surgeries.

Leaf is one of the NFL’s biggest busts, famouslly taken No. 2 by the Chargers in the 1998 NFL Draft behind Peyton Manning.

The former Washington State star was dumped by San Diego after three brutal seasons. He signed with the Cowboys in 2001, but failed his physical and never played for the team.

“Everybody’s had surgeries. Everybody’s going through debilitating pain,” he went on. “I played on a golf tour with him; he was always out there on a golf tour playing. If you’re in such pain, why are you out there playing golf all the time? That’s not helping things.”

On July 23, Romo was arrested after Wisconsin police alleged he was driving under the influence upon leaving a golf course and heading to his parents’ house.

Blood-alcohol level tests recently revealed Romo had a BAC of .15.

The CBS broadcaster, who has been on leave indefinitely since the arrest, was issued four citations — one for OWI, one for possessing open intoxicants in a moving vehicle, one for unsafe passing on the right and one for refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest.

Through his lawyer, Romo pleaded no contest this week to the OWI charge as the other three citations were dismissed as part of the agreement with prosecutors.

The 46-year-old owned up to the incident and lost his driving privileges for six months as part of his sentencing.

“As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility,” Romo said in a statement. “That is an important first step.”

“I am working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes,” he added. “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 to me 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.”

CBS has not acknowledged yet when Romo could return to the booth.