Tony Romo Throws At Practice For First Time Since Breaking Collarbone

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been sidelined for the last five games this season because of a broken collarbone he suffered during Week 2’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Because of his absence, the Cowboys have lost five straight games due to backup quarterback Brandon Weeden’s (and recently acquired Matt Cassel’s ) inability to produce.

Today, Romo took part in his first practice with the team, going through individual drills and notably throwing passes during the routes-on-air portion of practice, without recording an incompletion. Today was the first day Romo could participate in practice because of league rules regarding players placed on the injury reserve list, which the Cowboys have cooperated with in bringing Romo back when he is allowed to.

 

In shoulder pads, Romo threw routes to different Cowboys receivers like Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley and Jason Witten. “One of the things about Tony is in his absence he always stays engaged,” Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said. “It’s not like he has been away. But it will be nice to see him out there throwing a little bit. He was throwing a little bit last week. That’s always a positive sign.”

According to league rules regarding injured reserve players, Romo will not be able to return until Nov. 22 against the Miami Dolphins, regardless if he is healthy before then.

Photo: PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the start of a football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)