Tony Romo is retiring from playing football after 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Check out the stats over his storied career. Tony Romo has played 14 seasons in the NFL — all with the Cowboys — since signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Tony Romo is currently 36 years old.
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Is Tony Romo still in the NFL?
After a 14-year career, legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo called it quits after the 2016 season. Fans haven’t forgotten his talent just yet. Now the lead analyst for the NFL on CBS, the Cowboys’ all-time leader in passing yards (34,138) and touchdowns (248) celebrated his 42nd birthday Thursday.
When did Tony Romo stop playing football?
2016
College Football Hall of Fame
Romo retired after the 2016 season when a preseason back injury caused him to lose his starting position to backup Dak Prescott. Upon retiring, he was hired by CBS Sports to become the lead color analyst for their NFL telecasts.
Why is Tony Romo not playing?
The NFL’s problems with dealing with COVID have now extended to the very top of the TV booth. Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo, the lead analyst at CBS, will not be in the NFL booth on Sunday.
What is Tony Romo worth?
Tony Romo CBS salary revealed
Tony Romo signed a new long-term contract with CBS in 2020, bumping his salary up to around $17 million per year. CBS acted to prevent Romo from being poached by a rival broadcaster, such as ESPN or Fox.
Is Dak better than Romo?
Prescott has won 62.3%. Prescott’s passer rating is also just a single point higher (98.7 to 97.1) than Romo’s in part because he has completed 66.6% of his passes to Romo’s 65.3%.
Is Tony Romo leaving announcing?
After weeks of speculation, it is now official: Tony Romo is headed to the broadcast booth.
Who is the best undrafted NFL player?
Kurt Warner*
Easily the standout in this list, the greatest undrafted player in NFL history is Kurt Warner. Undrafted in 1994, he was signed and released by the Green Bay Packers and wound up in Arena Football.
Is Romo a Hall of Famer?
Quarterback Tony Romo was also eligible for Hall of Fame consideration this year, but is not one of the nominees. The list of modern-era nominees will be cut to 25 semifinalists in November, and then to 15 finalists in January. The Class of 2022 will be enshrined in Canton next August.
Was Tony Romo married to Jessica Simpson?
While they dated for a year and a half, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo never married. They started dating in November 2007 when she was still in the midst of her split from Nick Lachey. “The cute story is that my family and I were watching a Cowboys game,” Jessica explained in an interview with Glamour in April 2008.
What game is Jim Nantz calling today?
Tony Romo will have a new play-by-play partner for Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Panthers. CBS announced Friday morning that longtime play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz will miss the NFC South battle.
Saturday, Jan. 8.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboys vs. Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
What NFL game is Tony Romo announcing today?
Tony Romo will have a new play-by-play partner for Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Panthers.
Sunday, Jan. 9.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers vs. Rams | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Patriots vs. Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Seahawks vs. Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
What is Tom Brady’s salary?
The quarterback’s new contract with the network will reportedly be the most lucrative in sports television in history. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Brady has agreed to a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox, earning him an average of $37.5 million annually.
Who is the richest NFL player?
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach has a net worth of $600 million as of 2022, making him the wealthiest NFL player on the planet. Staubach is also the richest NFL player after retirement.
Who is the highest paid NFL announcer?
We will continue to see these types of lofty figures swirling around broadcasters like Collinsworth and Troy Aikman thanks to the 10-year, $180 million deal that Tony Romo signed with CBS to make him the highest-paid broadcaster ever in March of 2020.
Who is the first Dallas Cowboy quarterback?
The late great Don Meredith was the one of the first quarterbacks ever for the Dallas Cowboys, grabbing the starting job in just the franchise’s second year of existence in 1962.
Why is Dak Prescott not in the Pro Bowl?
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and OT Tyron Smith both opt out of Pro Bowl to increase rest and heal from injuries. When looking for players to replace Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, Prescott turned down the chance to appear in his third Pro Bowl in order to have a full offseason of rest.
What is Dak Prescott’s career QB rating?
Dak Prescott has a passer rating of 98.7 in his career.
| NAME | SEASON | RATE |
|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 2020 | 99.6 |
| Dak Prescott | 2021 | 104.2 |
| Total | 98.7 | |
| Average | 98.7 |
Is Tony Romo going to Monday Night Football?
With Tony Romo’s initial contract expiring at CBS Sports, ESPN pursued the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to become their lead “Monday Night Football” analyst. But the 40-year-old Romo chose to stay with CBS, signing a $100 million contract extension that will make him the richest sportscaster in TV history.
Why is Tony Romo not on Monday Night Football?
Tony Romo to miss Sunday’s broadcast due to COVID-19 protocols.
Do undrafted players get paid?
The average salary for a rookie is $705,000 which is the league minimum. The undrafted rookie reservation amount last season was more than $160,000, but less than $200,000.