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 |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 90.5 | 4903 | 28 |
Romo sets franchise record in Cowboys' win over Eagles
Tony Romo threw three touchdown passes to break Troy Aikman's career franchise record, and the Cowboys beat the Eagles 38-33 on Sunday night.
Eagles QB Vick not cleared to practice
Eagles QB Michael Vick did not pass his imPACT test on Wednesday and will not be cleared to practice on Thursday, the team’s website reported.
NFC East Spin cycle: Giants do selves big favor
The NFC East is a two-horse race, and the Giants did themselves a big favor by trouncing the Packers and keeping a two-game divisional lead.
Friday's 60-second rant: Jones' Cowboys becoming Davis' Raiders?
The Cowboys are showing disturbing parallels to Al Davis' dysfunctional Raiders squads, and things may worsen as Jerry Jones ages.
Cowboys' defensive injuries starting to pile up
Down a few starters and key performers, the Cowboys are suddenly paper thin on defense in several spots.
RG3 throws four TDs in Redskins win over the Cowboys
Robert Griffin threw for 311 yards and Washington built a huge halftime lead against Dallas before holding on for a 38-31 victory.
Eagles-Cowboys remains Sunday night game in Week 13
The NFL announced Monday that the Week 13 Sunday-night game between the Eagles and Cowboys on NBC will not be flexed out.
NFC East Spin cycle: Cowboys, Redskins win to set up Thanksgiving showdown
The Cowboys and Redskins both won in Week 11 to set up a Thanksgiving Day showdown between the longtime rivals.
Browns blow lead, fall to Cowboys in OT
Dan Bailey kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas overcame a critical fumble by Tony Romo in the Cowboys' 23-20 victory against Cleveland.
Week 11 handicapping column
In his Week 11 handicapping column, PFW's Mike Wilkening sides with a Cowboys club that finally might be hitting its stride.
Cowboys DE Coleman has torn triceps
Cowboys DE Kenyon Coleman suffered a torn triceps injury and is likely done for the season, the team's website confirmed.
NFC East Spin cycle: Cowboys closing the game with Giants
Should the Giants be concerned? They're now only 1.5 games up in the East over the Cowboys, who won in Philly.
Cowboys rally past Eagles in 38-23 win
Tony Romo threw a pair of touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to a 38-23 win over the Eagles on Sunday.
Cowboys release LB Guyton, promote CB Agnew
The Cowboys have released former Patriots LB Gary Guyton and called up CB Vincent Agnew from the practice squad.
Cowboys' Garrett might be in firm standing
For now, the Cowboys say Jason Garrett is their guy, despite the tempting allure of big-name coaches who could be available this offseason.
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.
