Dallas Cowboys now trying to trade Tony Romo after announcing release
After announcing their intentions to release him, the Dallas Cowboys are reportedly now attempting to trade quarterback Tony Romo instead.
The phrase “hold the presses” was likely created for moments like this. After announcing their intentions to release veteran quarterback Tony Romo into free agency, the Dallas Cowboys are now reportedly looking to trade him.
In fact, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, a source has told him that the Cowboys never intended to waive Romo at all!
Heard from a #Cowboys source on Tony Romo: “Was never being waived.” … Sounds like this may take a while.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
In what might become a legendary use of the media in order to stimulate the trade market, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting the Cowboys are attempting to trade Romo to either the Denver Broncos or the Houston Texans. There are no other details available at the moment.
Cowboys now expect to trade Tony Romo to Broncos or Texans, sources say. Broncos talking with Jets about Trevor Siemian.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 9, 2017
It is presumed one or both of those franchises were unsure they could land Romo as a free agent, and getting a trade deal done with Dallas would secure the 14-year veteran’s presence for them under center this season.
According to DallasCowboys.com staff writer David Helman, whether the Cowboys release Romo or trade him, Dallas’ salary cap situation remains the same.
If Romo were to be traded, it'd work the same way as an outright release. $19 million hit on the cap this year, nothing next year. https://t.co/0UXf3Zo13Q
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) March 9, 2017
After the Cowboys announcement on Wednesday, I was very critical of the move in an article titled “Dallas Cowboys releasing Tony Romo is a big mistake“. I thought releasing a franchise quarterback without getting anything in return via a trade was incredibly shortsighted. And Cowboys owner Jerry Jones allowed his relationship with Romo get in the way of doing what was right for the team.
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Now, it appears as though the announcement of Romo’s pending release has actually spurred potential trade partners into action. And that’s good news for the Cowboys as a starting quarterback in the NFL has tremendous value as a trade commodity, regardless of his age and injury history. Dallas needs to get something in return for a player as valuable as Romo.