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Tony Romo Retires From NFL, Will Enter Broadcasting

By Zack Trapp

Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) sits on the bench while watching game action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) sits on the bench while watching game action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tony Romo is trading out his helmet and cleats for a trip to the booth.

Early Tuesday morning, Todd Archer and Adam Schefter reported that the 13-year veteran would retire rather than test the free agent market.

This ends a long and tedious offseason storyline that in the end will amount to nothing but hours of airtime and countless First Take segments.

The former Cowboy reportedly plans to go into broadcasting, where he has already received interest from Fox and CBS. He would presumably enter a role as a color commentator.

The free agent market for Romo turned out to be more lukewarm than the hype would indicate. The Texans were the only series suitor for the 37-year old while the Broncos displayed only a passing interest.

Implications

It remains to be seen how Houston will attack the position going forward. They hold the 25th pick in the NFL Draft. details of Romo’s broadcasting future remain in the air, but figure to sort themselves out quickly in the coming days.

Details regarding Romo’s broadcasting future remain in the air, but figure to sort themselves out quickly in the coming days.

The future of the former Cowboy came into question after he was unseated by fourth-round sensation Dak Prescott last fall. Romo has had well-documented problems staying healthy, failing to finish three of the past four seasons.

Romo was a four-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro during his career. Undrafted out of Eastern Illinois, he threw for 34,183 passing yards and 243 touchdowns over his career. He has the second highest career passer rating after Aaron Rodgers.

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