Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys number one quarterback is injured once again and he will watch from the sidelines for an undetermined amount of time. This is the fourth consecutive season that Romo has missed at least one game. However 2013 was not the beginning of his injury timeline.
2008: Broken finger and injured ribs In 2008 the Dallas Cowboys started off the season to a great start, and many thought that they were Super Bowl contenders. In a game against the Cleveland Browns, Romo was hit in his chin by the helmet of one of the Browns linebackers. Romo had to get 13 stiches after the game but he was still eligible to play the next game.
2 weeks later the cowboys were 4-1 going into a game against the Arizona Cardinals. During the …show more content…
This ended the season for them and making it the fourth year in the row that Dallas missed the playoffs.
2014: Fractured transverse process 2014 was another good start for Dallas. The Cowboys were beating high ranked teams including reining Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. Things were beginning to look up for the Cowboys until a game against the Redskins where Romo was taken down by a knee to his back by one of Washington’s linebackers. Dallas ended up losing the game and it was later discovered that Romo had two fractures in his transverse process. 2 weeks later Romo returned and lead the NFL in completion percentages.
2015: Broken left collarbone part II During the 2nd game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo suffered from a broken left collarbone. This occurred after the Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks fell on Romo during the 3rd quarter. The Cowboys ended up winning this game, but that did not matter. “Dem Boys” ended up loosing their next 7 games with Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassel alternating as quarterback.
2016: Fractured …show more content…
In the post match interview, Romo said that he felt fine and Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, reaffirmed that statement. Later on after a MRI was taken, a break in his vertebra was discovered. This injury put him out for an estimated time of 8-10 weeks. The only difference about this injury is that the Cowboys had rookie Dak Prescott, as the backup quarterback. Prescott wasn’t picked until the 6th round of the NFL Draft. Many teams passed on the rookie quarterback, and their probably regretting it now. Prescott started off the season with a loss to the New York Giants. Since that game the Cowboys have been on a winning streak with a record of 11-1; that was until last weeks game. Just like the first time these two teams met this season, Prescott and the Cowboys were not able to beat the New York Giants. After Sundays game, there was talk on weather to let Prescott keep the number one position, or start veteran Tony Romo. Romo was cleared to play a few weeks ago, and Owner Jerry Jones decided not to change anything; which leaves Romo as the highest paid backup
2008: Broken finger and injured ribs In 2008 the Dallas Cowboys started off the season to a great start, and many thought that they were Super Bowl contenders. In a game against the Cleveland Browns, Romo was hit in his chin by the helmet of one of the Browns linebackers. Romo had to get 13 stiches after the game but he was still eligible to play the next game.
2 weeks later the cowboys were 4-1 going into a game against the Arizona Cardinals. During the …show more content…
This ended the season for them and making it the fourth year in the row that Dallas missed the playoffs.
2014: Fractured transverse process 2014 was another good start for Dallas. The Cowboys were beating high ranked teams including reining Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. Things were beginning to look up for the Cowboys until a game against the Redskins where Romo was taken down by a knee to his back by one of Washington’s linebackers. Dallas ended up losing the game and it was later discovered that Romo had two fractures in his transverse process. 2 weeks later Romo returned and lead the NFL in completion percentages.
2015: Broken left collarbone part II During the 2nd game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Romo suffered from a broken left collarbone. This occurred after the Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks fell on Romo during the 3rd quarter. The Cowboys ended up winning this game, but that did not matter. “Dem Boys” ended up loosing their next 7 games with Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassel alternating as quarterback.
2016: Fractured …show more content…
In the post match interview, Romo said that he felt fine and Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, reaffirmed that statement. Later on after a MRI was taken, a break in his vertebra was discovered. This injury put him out for an estimated time of 8-10 weeks. The only difference about this injury is that the Cowboys had rookie Dak Prescott, as the backup quarterback. Prescott wasn’t picked until the 6th round of the NFL Draft. Many teams passed on the rookie quarterback, and their probably regretting it now. Prescott started off the season with a loss to the New York Giants. Since that game the Cowboys have been on a winning streak with a record of 11-1; that was until last weeks game. Just like the first time these two teams met this season, Prescott and the Cowboys were not able to beat the New York Giants. After Sundays game, there was talk on weather to let Prescott keep the number one position, or start veteran Tony Romo. Romo was cleared to play a few weeks ago, and Owner Jerry Jones decided not to change anything; which leaves Romo as the highest paid backup