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Tony Romo | Quarterback

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 228
Age / DOB:  (32) / 4/21/1980
College: Eastern Illinois
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Tony Romo has decided to forego an attempt to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Open golf championship.
Romo has come under heavy criticism for dividing his time between golf and football during the offseason. Long-time friend Jason Witten believes there's no doubt Romo is sending a message to his critics and teammates that he's focused on getting the Cowboys over the hump and deep into the playoffs. Apr 20 - 9:10 AM
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw believes the Cowboys will pursue competition for Tony Romo next offseason if he doesn't play at a Pro Bowl level in 2012.

Cowlishaw was answering a chat question and is a columnist, not a reporter, but his comments are worth noting. Romo is about to turn 32 and has yet to push an impatient Jerry Jones over the top. Kyle Orton was signed to a three-year deal, but Cowlishaw is correct in his prognosis that Orton is no real threat to Romo. Considering that Romo's contract expires after the 2013 season, it's not far-fetched to believe Dallas will target a quarterback early in next year's draft.
Related: Kyle Orton
Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 9 - 9:50 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

NFL.com's Albert Breer reports league owners voted 29-0 Tuesday to uphold Washington and Dallas' salary-cap penalties.

It's not the end of the Cowboys and Redskins' efforts to get their combined $46 million in cap space restored, but a clear sign commissioner Roger Goodell acted with broad support when he handed down his stunningly harsh punishment for dumping salary into the uncapped year of 2010. The saga could be headed to federal court.
Related: Redskins
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Mar 27 - 1:15 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk.com the Cowboys and Redskins have filed a formal grievance against the league for its removal of a combined $46 million in cap space the next two seasons.

The move comes ahead of this week's league meetings. According to PFT, the grievance is believed to focus on "procedural defects." They could have a case considering it doesn't appear dumping salary into the uncapped year of 2010 was ever officially banned, but rarely, if ever, does the league not get its way.
Related: Redskins
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 25 - 12:12 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk.com the Cowboys and Redskins are preparing to go "nuclear" on the NFL in response to last week's salary-cap penalties.

The two teams are contemplating "suing anyone and everyone connected" to the surprise removal of a combined $46 million in cap space last week. Although teams were reportedly warned "at least six times" they would face "serious consequences" for dumping salary into the uncapped year in 2010, the Cowboys and Redskins aren't believed to have violated any written rules. This saga is likely just beginning.
Related: Redskins
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 17 - 11:15 AM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL is taking away millions in salary-cap space from the Cowboys and Redskins for illegal front-loading of deals during the 2010 uncapped year.

According to Profootballtalk.com, teams were warned "at least six times" they would face "serious consequences" for using the uncapped year as an opportunity to dump salaries. The Cowboys will lose $10 million compared to the Redskins' whopping $36 million hit. Dallas was reportedly $4.7 million under the $120.6 million cap while Washington was in better shape at $31.3 million under. The franchises have the option of splitting the damage over 2012 and 2013, but it's still going to have a deleterious effect on the Cowboys' speculated interest in major free agents such as LG Carl Nicks, DE/OLB Mario Williams, and CB Cortland Finnegan and the Redskins' pursuit of Vincent Jackson.
Related: Redskins, Vincent Jackson, Mario Williams, Cortland Finnegan, Carl Nicks
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 3:12 PM
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Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones insists he wouldn't trade Tony Romo for Stanford's Andrew Luck or Baylor's Robert Griffin III.

Jones' comments mirror those of his father, Jerry, who reiterated over the weekend that he had no interest in starting over with a rookie QB. "Tony is going to play a lot more than two more years," Stephen Jones said. "We are going to take care of Tony. Tony is going to be a Cowboy." Among all QBs in NFL history, Romo sits second in passer rating and fifth in yards per attempt.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Feb 29 - 9:40 AM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett considers Tony Romo a "young 31-year-old" at quarterback.

"More than anything else he did start later in his career than a lot of guys at his position," explained Garrett. "I think he's got a lot of football left in him." Romo is officially signed through 2016, though voidable years will make him a free agent in 2014. The Cowboys have made it clear that an early-round QB is out of the equation this year.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Feb 24 - 10:39 AM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo completed 29-of-37 passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Dallas' Week 17 loss to the Giants.

The loss means the Cowboys will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Romo's injured throwing hand didn't appear to be an issue, but his decision making was. He threw a gift pick with Dallas attempting to rally from a 21-7 deficit in the third quarter while taking a number of ill-advised sacks. The performance shouldn't mar what was arguably Romo's finest season, however, as he gutted out a number of painful injuries en route to throwing for 4,184 yards and 31 touchdowns. The 31 scores are his most since 2007, while his 10 interceptions are his second fewest for a full campaign.
Jan 1 - 11:52 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo (hand) is active for Week 17 against the Giants.

As is Felix Jones (hamstring). Romo was not wearing a glove during pre-game warmups, and reportedly "looked fine." With rainy conditions expected at MetLife Stadium, it's a particularly unideal time for a quarterback to be dealing an injured throwing hand, but most sings point toward Romo being able to perform at his normal level of effectiveness. Inactive for the Cowboys are S Danny McCray, WR Andre Holmes, CB Frank Walker, QB Chris Greisen, FB Shaun Chapas, G David Arkin and DE Clifton Geathers.
Related: Felix Jones
Jan 1 - 6:57 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo (hand) is listed as probable for Week 17.

As expected, he will be all systems go against the Giants.
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 03:55:00 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

QBs coach Wade Wilson expects Tony Romo (hand) to be "the same Romo" by game time on Sunday.

"He's thrown the ball well [in practice]," Wilson said. "He's had a lot better two days than I ever anticipated him having." Added Romo, "I just think everything is coming together like we thought. Each day is getting a little better. We'll be good to go this weekend." Romo still hasn't taken snaps from center, so expect a shot-gun heavy approach against the Giants.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 09:30:00 AM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo (hand) was limited for the second straight day Thursday.

Romo wore a wrap on his hand in Thursday's practice after not wearing one Wednesday. Jason Witten and Laurent Robinson said they could not tell Romo was injured after catching balls from him. Romo will be a strong QB1 play Sunday night.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 12:56:00 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo does not expect to play with a glove on his injured throwing hand in Week 17.

Romo practiced with a glove Wednesday, but isn't planning to wear one against the Giants. All signs are pointing toward Romo being near his normal level of effectiveness for Sunday's all-or-nothing tilt with the G-Men
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 03:24:00 PM
Tony Romo - QB - Cowboys

Tony Romo (hand) was limited in Cowboys practice Wednesday.

Romo didn't take all his usual reps because he's getting used to gripping the football with his bruised hand. He's still going to start in Week 17.
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk on Twitter
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 02:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Tony Romo
2Kyle Orton
3Stephen McGee
4Rudy Carpenter
RB1DeMarco Murray
2Felix Jones
3Phillip Tanner
4Darrell Scott
5Lance Dunbar
GLB1DeMarco Murray
2Felix Jones
3RB1Felix Jones
2DeMarco Murray
FB1Lawrence Vickers
2Shaun Chapas
WR11Miles Austin
2Dwayne Harris
3Danny Coale
4Tim Benford
5Cole Beasley
WR21Dez Bryant
2Kevin Ogletree
3Andre Holmes
4Raymond Radway
5Saalim Hakim
WR31Kevin Ogletree
TE1Jason Witten
2John Phillips
3James Hanna
4George Bryan
5Andrew Szczerba
K1Dan Bailey