Dallas Cowboys
Tony Romo - #9 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/21/1980 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, CA |
| College | Eastern Illinois |
| Years played | 11 |
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Jones must get out of own way
The Cowboys hit rock bottom Sunday night with an overmatched offensive line and no running game, but it has been a void in leadership that has left a Super Bowl-caliber roster performing like an expansion franchise.
Cowboys' reeling continues in 45-7 loss to Pack
Aaron Rodgers threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns, Brandon Jackson scored twice and Green Bay routed the free-falling Cowboys 45-7 on Sunday night.
Packers-Cowboys prediction
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the Week Nine Packers-Cowboys game.
Cowboys continue to struggle at free safety
Dallas' long-standing problems at free safety haven't been alleviated by Alan Ball, who is proving to be no more than a stopgap, according to NFC East Whispers.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys must examine right side of O-line
The Cowboys headed into this season feeling good overall about their offensive line, but problems have cropped up at almost every spot.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Colledge does not practice for Packers
The most noteworthy development on the Packers-Cowboys Thursday injury report was the disclosure that starting OLG Daryn Colledge (back) did not participate in the Thursday practice after seeing limited action in the practice the previous day.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys sign CB McCann to 53-man roster
The Cowboys have elevated CB Bryan McCann from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Packers-Cowboys matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week Nine game against the Cowboys.
Cowboys release former third-rounder Williams
The Cowboys released former third-round pick LB Jason Williams, whose contributions had been mostly on special teams.
Kitna doesn’t spell doom for Cowboys’ receivers
The fact that QB Jon Kitna is starting for the injured Tony Romo doesn't mean you should abandon hope for the Dallas receiving corps.
Cowboys' Jones should make coaching change
As if it wasn't clear in last Monday's loss to the Giants, the Cowboys confirmed on Sunday that they are a team that will lose a lot of games this season.
PLAYER NEWS
Romo and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $108 million, with about half of it guaranteed. The agreement was reported on the team's website Friday. The deal will lower Romo's salary cap number of $16.8 million for 2013, giving the team more room to sign free agents and draft picks.|||||||
Romo, who turns 33 next month and was entering the final year of his contract, gets $55 million guaranteed and could be with Dallas through 2019. Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco got $52 million guaranteed in the six-year, $120.6 million contract he signed with Baltimore earlier this month. Romo is the franchise leader in touchdown passes but has just one playoff win in six full seasons as the starter.
Romo threw three interceptions against Washington on Sunday - matching his total from the last eight games combined. A poor throw was picked by Rob Jackson when the Cowboys had a chance to drive for a winning score in the final minutes.|||||||
Romo almost became the first Dallas quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a season, but his career is instead further tainted by post-Christmas disappointments. He also had Week 17 losses to the Philadelphia Eagles (44-6) in 2008 and the New York Giants (31-14) last year, as well as his 1-3 record in playoff games.
Romo was 26 for 43 for 416 yards and a season-best four touchdowns in the Cowboys' loss to the Saints on Sunday.|||||||
Romo has been red-hot, throwing for 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions the past two months.
Romo passed for 341 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys moved into a tie for first in the NFC East with a 27-24 overtime win over Pittsburgh on Sunday.|||||||
Romo, who surpassed 25,000 career yards in the win, has topped 300 yards in six of the past eight games and led the Cowboys (8-6) to five wins in their last six contests.
Romo has surpassed 25,000 yards passing.|||||||
Romo broke that mark with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dez Bryant late in the third quarter of Sunday's home game against Pittsburgh.