DALLAS COWBOYS

Tony Romo through the years

Tony Romo went from an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Illinois to the Dallas Cowboys' all-time leading passer. Here's a look back at some of the key moments from the four-time Pro Bowl selection's playing career.
Tony Romo went from an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Illinois to the Dallas Cowboys' all-time leading passer. Here's a look back at some of the key moments from the four-time Pro Bowl selection's playing career.
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Romo only played one game in the 2016 season.
Romo only played one game in the 2016 season.
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Romo's anticipated comeback for the 2016 season was thrown off course after he suffered a broken bone in his back in the Cowboys' third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Dak Prescott would take over the starting role and never relinquish it in leading the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Romo's anticipated comeback for the 2016 season was thrown off course after he suffered a broken bone in his back in the Cowboys' third preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Dak Prescott would take over the starting role and never relinquish it in leading the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
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Fans holds a sign showing support for Romo.
Fans holds a sign showing support for Romo.
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One week after making his return from injured reserve in 2015, Romo was knocked out for the season in a Thanksgiving game against the Carolina Panthers.
One week after making his return from injured reserve in 2015, Romo was knocked out for the season in a Thanksgiving game against the Carolina Panthers.
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An injured Romo during the 2015 season.
An injured Romo during the 2015 season.
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Romo during his time at Eastern Illinois.
Romo during his time at Eastern Illinois.
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Romo led the Cowboys to a 12-4 record in 2014, but Dallas came up short in a controversial 26-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Romo led the Cowboys to a 12-4 record in 2014, but Dallas came up short in a controversial 26-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Romo was awarded the Galloping Gobbler award for his performance against the Buccaneers on Thanksgiving in 2006.
Romo was awarded the Galloping Gobbler award for his performance against the Buccaneers on Thanksgiving in 2006.
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Romo threw for a career-high 506 yards against the Denver Broncos in 2013, but he threw an interception in the final minute that set up the Broncos' game-winning field goal in a 51-48 shootout.
Romo threw for a career-high 506 yards against the Denver Broncos in 2013, but he threw an interception in the final minute that set up the Broncos' game-winning field goal in a 51-48 shootout.
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Romo signs an autograph for a fan at the 2008 Pro Bowl.
Romo signs an autograph for a fan at the 2008 Pro Bowl.
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Romo fumbled the snap on what would have been a go-ahead field goal in the 2007 NFC wild card playoff against the Seahawks.
Romo fumbled the snap on what would have been a go-ahead field goal in the 2007 NFC wild card playoff against the Seahawks.
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Romo before a game against the Giants in 2006.
Romo before a game against the Giants in 2006.
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Romo celebrates a touchdown with Terrell Owens in 2007.
Romo celebrates a touchdown with Terrell Owens in 2007.
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Romo during training camp in 2010.
Romo during training camp in 2010.
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Romo passes against the Patriots in 2011.
Romo passes against the Patriots in 2011.
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Romo and his wife walk the red carpet together before the 4th Annual National Football League Honors in 2015.
Romo and his wife walk the red carpet together before the 4th Annual National Football League Honors in 2015.
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Romo with then-girlfriend Jessica Simpson in 2008.
Romo with then-girlfriend Jessica Simpson in 2008.
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