” Tony Romo’s star-crossed career as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will soon be over. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Cowboys will release Romo when the NFL year opens on Thursday.
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Report: Tony Romo to be released Thursday
After waiting for two months, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will finally become a free agent tomorrow and which will allow him to decide on where he wants to finish his NFL career. Hearing there is a very strong likelihood that barring a strong trade offer the Cowboys release Tony Romo tomorrow.
Making Sense Of The Nonsense: Dallas Cowboys Are Patient Free Agency Players
The new league year is set to begin in a matter of days, therefore, free agency will be open. It looks as though the Dallas Cowboys are ready to let every one of their 18 free agents test the market.
The Latest Rumors On Tony Romo’s 2017 Destination Includes Five Teams
Where will Tony Romo land? That is the question that everybody keeps talking about, and the time for an answer is likely drawing closer. While the Cowboys technically don’t have any deadlines to make this decision, other teams will force their hand in all likelihood.
NFL Scouting Combine Roundup: The 10 things you need to know
Numbers and notes spilled out by the second at this year’s NFL Combine in an accelerated news cycle, and after four full days of reporting and scouring Indy, the Daily News is here to wrap it all up. Here is a Top 10 Roundup of important nuggets, observations and insights on some of the main storylines in Indy and also on some lesser-known items, with a distinct Giants and NFC East theme.
Cowboys Free Agency News & Rumors: Cowboys, 49ers, Redskins In Three-Way Trade For Tony Romo?
The NFL Combine is a big part of the draft process, but it also marks what many have called the “unofficial” start of free agency. And judging by our collection of the latest Cowboys headlines below, there must be some truth to that.
Deshaun Watson: Joke ‘wasn’t a diss’ against Browns
Cleveland Browns fans who might be bugged by a joke Deshaun Watson made at the club’s expense might not like the explanation the former Clemson quarterback gave Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine , but they couldn’t have asked for a more detailed one. Watson suggested that the Dallas Cowboys make a trade with the Cleveland Browns to acquire him during his acceptance of the Davey O’Brien Award last month.
Baby Giraffe Dobby Gets Extra TLC
Baby Giraffe Dobby Gets Extra TLC Denver Zoo staff is giving Dobby, their new baby giraffe, a little extra care. Do You Know Where To Go For…Pink Eye? Snakebite? A series of 60 billboards now featured around town encourages people to think about the answer before they have an emergency.
Tony Romo news: Jason Garrett friendship changed; Broncos open to anything
Tony Romo may not have a future with the Cowboys, but he could join the Broncos should he become available. The NFL Combine is all about the next batch of players, but veteran quarterback Tony Romo was the topic of discussion for two teams.
Jerry Jones: No decision has been made regarding Tony Romo
The Cowboys celebrated on Saturday night the 25th anniversary of their 1992 Super Bowl championship team. Looming over the franchise continues to be the immediate future of the best quarterback in franchise history to not win a Super Bowl.
The Pros And Cons Of The Cowboys Going After A Pass Rusher In Free Agency
Over the next month, there will be several discussions involving free agency and the draft and how the Cowboys should use each to acquire the players they need to help improve their team. And the one position that gets the most attention around the water cooler is defensive end.
Tony Romo rumors: Texans, Chiefs among favorites to land Cowboys quarterback
As the Tony Romo rumors kick into high gear, the Texans, Broncos and Chiefs are all among the favorites to land the Cowboys veteran. Tony Romo’s days at a member of the Dallas Cowboys are numbered.
Cowboys News: Tony Romo Trade Rumors Heating up – Trade Or Cut?
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Best of Michael Irvin: On why he didn’t quickly cash his first…
“People tell me, ‘Michael, why don’t they retire your jersey?’ Why would I want my jersey retired. When they retire it, the only time they talk about it is when I leave time and go to eternity and they take the camera off the field and say, ‘Hey, we lost Michael Irvin today.
Houston Texans: The Best Landing Spot For Tony Romo?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter called the Houston Texans the best fit for soon to be former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo but admits there would be hurdles Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he still has no clue what to do about their former starting quarterback Tony Romo. He can say that all he wants, but the answer is pretty easy: The team is going to have to cut him.
NFL offseason: From Tony Romo rumors to Colin Kaepernick’s future to marijuana
… exists throughout our world. What we have always said is we need to make sure that there’s a fine line between team sports gambling and the NFL. We want to protect the integrity of our game.” The owners meet in March in Phoenix at the annual league …
Why Tony Romo to Chiefs could make sense
The Chiefs as the next destination for Tony Romo has been rumored for a few weeks now. Here’s why it makes sense.
DeMarcus Ware ‘leaving door open’ for potential Cowboys reunion, reports say
And DeMarcus Ware, one of the best defensive ends in the history of the franchise, is reportedly leaving the door open for a return to Big D. The question is whether that “D” stands for Denver or Dallas. While he remains interested in returning to Denver, LB DeMarcus Ware also is leaving door open to play next season in Dallas, per sources.
What will the Cowboys do with Tony Romo? Our experts try to predict his fate
What does the future hold for quarterback Tony Romo? It’s the story of the Cowboys’ offseason. Will the franchise’s all-time passing leader suit up for another team? Will he be released by the Cowboys or traded? What about a backup role in Dallas or retirement? SportsDay’s columnists and Cowboys beat writers offer their predictions: It’s fun to consider all of the trade possibilities for Romo.
Understanding Tony Romo’s Contract Is The First Step In Determining His Future
As many articles have discussed, both before and after the Cowboys’ season ended, Dallas is going to have to decide what to do with Tony Romo. Keep him? Cut him? Trade him? Let him retire? This article is not intended to rehash those issues, but rather to make it clear how those choices will impact the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL analyst thinks Cowboys should trade Tony Romo to Houston for J.J. Watt
Throughout the season, there was one story line that never quite died down: What are the Cowboys going to do with Tony Romo? The embattled, veteran quarterback only saw the field once – a 6-play, 81-yard touchdown drive – after missing the first 10 weeks recovering from injury. It became clear that the Cowboys are now in the hands of Dak Prescott.
Social photos show Cowboys QB Tony Romo in Washington, D.C., at
He says he ran into Tony Romo at dinner in Trump hotel last night. @allisonfox4news: North Texan Eric Meyers is one of many from DFW in DC for inauguration.
Cowboys answered cry of grief-stricken city of Dallas during run
Dallas Cowboys’ Barry Church and his teammates gave the city of Dallas something to celebrate after the tragic summer police shooting. [AP PHOTO] Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings made an appeal to the Dallas Cowboys when training camp opened on July 30, less than a month after five police officers were shot and killed by a downtown sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Jason Garrett named Coach of Year by Pro Football Writers
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association after leading his team to 13-3 record, including a club-record 11-game winning streak. Now with that award in his pocket, Garrett should be the favorite for AP NFL Coach of the Year honors, which will be announced the night before the Super Bowl.
Dak Prescott is up for Rookie of the Year honors. Who ya gonna vote for?
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott takes the handoff from quarterback Dak Prescott during NFL football practice at the team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried the Green Bay Packers to a divisional-round game against Dallas.
Why Tony Romo starting for the Cowboys in 2017 is nonsense
Like so many Cowboys seasons before it, this one ended with a tremendous thud. The only solace at a time like this is the knowledge this team lucked its way into a franchise quarterback for the next decade or so.
The Future Belongs To The Cowboys, Now They Must Seize It
An unheralded rookie quarterback, drafted much later than the vast majority of franchise signal-callers, who was never expected to start early in his career, suddenly takes over as the starter after an impressive preseason. He goes on to have one of the best rookie seasons ever with a QB rating in the triple digits, a sparkling yards per attempt near 8.0, over 3,000 yards passing and 30 total touchdowns despite playing in a ball-control offense, all while limiting turnovers.
Cowboys delay talk of Romo’s future, likely knowing answer
In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Those closest to Romo on the Cowboys aren’t ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer.
Tony Romo could make a significant difference on these NFL teams
Tony Romo shook some hands, waved to a few fans and headed up the tunnel at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, perhaps for the final time as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. While everyone was having fun with their “put in Romo” tweets throughout the game, impressive rookie quarterback Dak Prescott nearly led Dallas to a comeback victory before Aaron Rodgers did his Aaron Rodgers things in Green Bay’s last-second 34-31 win.
Tony Romo-Broncos trade chatter will pick up after the season
The Dallas Cowboys face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a chance to advance to the 2017 NFC title game. Once the Cowboys season comes to an end, they will fully turn their attention to resolving the status of quarterback Tony Romo .
Super Bowl LI: The five sexiest potential matchups
With eight teams left, the carousel of potential matchups for Super Bowl LI offers a fascinating journey into the universe of “What if?” With so many possibilities kicking around, they’ve asked me to cook up a list ranking my favorite would-be Super Bowl showdowns. Invariably, this will not comply with YOUR LIST, which will lead to an urge — in some — to tweet at the author with low-wattage jabs such as: YOUR DUMB , THIS LIST SUX and DO U EVEN WATCH FOOTBALL? The historical perks are obvious.
Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?
Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo’s training camp injury microwaved plans to ease the rookie from Mississippi State into the rotation.
Meet the two guys (not named Tony Romo) who got their jobs taken by…
They are Matt Smith and Tyler Russell. They are the guys Dak Prescott rather abruptly replaced in high school and college.
How losing Tony Romo saved the Cowboys’ season
Rather than focus on the team’s less than stellar performance in Philadelphia on New Year’s Day, Jerry Jones sought to put the season into context. To do that, the owner went back nearly five months to reflect on his thoughts.
Cowboys-Eagles isn’t exactly a thriller
It was 10-10 at halftime, and a Dan Bailey field goal gave the Cowboys the lead early in the third quarter. Mark Sanchez is the third Cowboys’ quarterback of the day; Dak Prescott started, and Tony Romo made a one-series cameo and led a touchdown drive .
Young rapper sings praises of Dallas Cowboys
America’s Team is back this season, and a young Dallas Cowboys fan is singing their praises. For the silver and blue, he’s a rapper’s delight.
In win-now culture of NFL, patience can still be a virtue
In this Dec. 14, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, and son Stephen Jones talk with head coach Jason Garrett before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stuck with Garrett despite one playoff berth and winning record in his first five full seasons and now his team is the top seed in the NFC.
Tony Romo expected to play in Cowboys’ final game
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to play Tony Romo in the final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer and Adam Schefter. With a 13-2 record, the Cowboys have already secured a first-round bye in the playoffs with the NFC’s top spot.
As sales of Cowboys gear soar, some consumers say team dropped the ball
Even as the world’s most valuable sports franchise enjoys a record-breaking year for merchandise sales, more than a dozen consumers are still fuming about a sales fumble from Christmas just past. Fans and would-be buyers of Dallas Cowboys merchandise took to social media, and spoke with The Dallas Morning News, to vent about lost orders, canceled orders and goods that didn’t make it onto Santa’s sleigh in time for the gift-athon holiday.
Avoiding injuries top priority for playoff-bound Cowboys
Staying healthy – not winning – is the top priority for the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because they already clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. “No game is meaningless,” Prescott said.