Jerry Jones: Demoted Romo Still Has Future With Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and backup quarterback Tony Romo stand on the field during an NFL football team practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Prescott frequently said the Dallas Cowboys were still Romo’s team even when the rookie had early success. But now the 36-year-old has declared himself the backup, leaving no doubt it’s Prescott’s team. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo’s future in Dallas isn’t really a question in the mind of Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones.Even though the 36-year-old quarterback has lost his starting job to rookie Dak Prescott, the idea of him moving on in the offseason is “not a consideration,” according to Jones.Two days after Romo conceded the No. 1 job to Prescott in what some viewed as a farewell speech , Jones said Thursday it was “not a goodbye.” The Dallas owner believes Romo is still capable of leading a team to the Super Bowl, perhaps even the Cowboys.

While Romo was sidelined back a back injury, Prescott led Dallas to eight straight wins, tying a franchise season record, and the best record in the NFL at 8-1. The Cowboys host Baltimore (5-4) on Sunday.


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