Tony Romo Ready to Play?
October 15, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Dallas Cowboys
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will be ready to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. At least that’s what a “high-ranking Cowboys source” said today. Tony broke the pinkie finger on his throwing hand in a 30-24 loss at Arizona last weekend and it was initially reported that he would be out for up to a month. Tony didn’t practice today but did throw the ball on the side with good velocity and confidence. Again, that’s according to an unnamed source because part of practice was closed to the media. Tony appeared briefly in the locker room with the broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand heavily wrapped before escaping quickly without comment.
This is all speculation and really a non-story until Cowboys owner Jerry Jones or head coach Wade Phillips says it’s something. Brad Johnson is still scheduled to be the starting QB Sunday. I think the team has enough confidence in Brad to give Tony the rest he needs until that finger is properly healed.
Source: ESPN.com, Photo: Newscom
Tony is listed as “questionable” on today’s injury report. Jerry Jones said: “It will be up to him. If he is feeling good and the pain is good, then it’s likely he’ll play. It’s down to can he handle the pain?”
I can now confirm that Tony will be active, but he won’t start. Brad Johnson will. I don’t know if Tony will be the #2 or #3 quarterback.
Source: Dallas Morning News