Discover the career path of Tony Romo, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Tony Romo is a former American football quarterback who spent his entire 13-season NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. After a successful college career at Eastern Illinois, where he won the Walter Payton Award, he joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Romo became the Cowboys' starting quarterback and held that position for several years, known for his passing ability and scrambling skills. He is now a football analyst for CBS Sports.
During a Week 12 game, Tony Romo broke Danny White's record (29) from 1983, bringing his season total to 33 passing touchdowns.
In 1996, Tony Romo started as quarterback for the Burlington High School Demons as a junior.
In 2003, Tony Romo aided the Cowboys in clinching a playoff spot, their second since Parcells became coach.
In 2003, Tony Romo received a late invitation to the NFL Combine. Although he went undrafted, he was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Dallas Cowboys and entered training camp third on the depth chart.
In 2003, Tony Romo signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, marking the beginning of his NFL career.
In 2004, Tony Romo rushed for the winning touchdown in a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders as the third-string quarterback.
In 2004, the Cowboys released Chad Hutchinson, signed Vinny Testaverde, and traded for Drew Henson. Romo faced being cut until Quincy Carter was released.
In 2005, Tony Romo served as the holder for placekicks for the Cowboys. After Vinny Testaverde's departure, the Cowboys signed Drew Bledsoe as their starting quarterback.
In 2005, Tony Romo was elevated to the Cowboys' second quarterback.
In 2006, Tony Romo became the primary starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, a position he held until 2015.
In the 2006 offseason, Sean Payton offered a third-round draft pick for Tony Romo, but Jerry Jones declined, asking for a second-round pick.
Tony Romo resumed holding duties for the first time since 2006 after several kicks were missed by kicker Nick Folk due to bad holds by punter Mat McBriar.
On January 6, 2007, during the NFC Wild Card Round against the Seattle Seahawks, Tony Romo fumbled a snap as the holder for a field goal attempt, leading to a turnover and ultimately contributing to the Cowboys' loss. The Cowboys were trailing 21-20.
In 2007, Tony Romo had 4,211 passing yards and 36 touchdowns, earning a second consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.
In 2007, Tony Romo played in the Pro Bowl as a substitution for Marc Bulger after Drew Brees was injured. He threw a touchdown and an interception.
In 2009, Tony Romo surpassed his record from 2007 for single season passing yardage, with 4,483 yards.
In 2009, Tony Romo became the first quarterback in team history to take every snap for a full season. He passed his own mark for single season passing yardage, with 4,483 yards, and became the first Cowboys quarterback to throw more than 20 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a season.
On December 21, 2010, Tony Romo was placed on injured reserve and replaced by Jon Kitna.
On March 29, 2013, the Cowboys signed Tony Romo to a six-year contract extension worth $108 million, with $55 million guaranteed and $25 million in bonuses. The deal secured Romo's future with the team and provided much-needed relief from salary cap pressure.
On December 27, 2013, Tony Romo underwent back surgery and was placed on injured reserve. Kyle Orton was named the starting quarterback for the final game of the season.
Tony Romo's time as the Cowboys' primary starter ended in 2015.
After the 2016 season, Tony Romo retired from the NFL due to a preseason back injury that led to him losing his starting position. Following his retirement, Romo was hired by CBS Sports to be the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts.
On January 1, 2017, Tony Romo made his season debut in the regular-season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the final play of his career, he threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Williams.
On April 4, 2017, Tony Romo officially announced his retirement from the NFL. Following the announcement, the Cowboys released Romo at his request.
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