During last nights 20-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys lost another key player in starting quarterback Tony Romo. Romo suffered a broken left clavicle in the third quarter against Philadelphia, when Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks landed awkwardly on the Romo after a sack, forcing Romo’s left shoulder into the turf.
TONY ROMO OUT 8-10 WEEKS
Collarbones generally keep a player out 6-8 weeks. The #Cowboys haven't used their IR/designated-to-return spot. Tony Romo is a candidate.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 20, 2015
Romo spent several seconds on the ground before indicating to the sidelines that his collarbone was broken. This is the second time he has suffered the same injury, suffering a break against the New York Giants in 2010.
It is not known yet if Romo will require surgery to repair the bone; in 2010 he did not have surgery and missed the remaining 10 games of the season eventually being placed on injury reserve. While no fixed timetable has been confirmed by Coach Jason Garrett and further tests are schedules for later today, Romo is expected to miss eight to 10 games and could be a candidate for the injured reserve/designated to return list, making him unavailable for eight weeks.
Romo suffered the injury with 9:44 left in the third quarter; in his stead Brandon Weeden went 7 of 7 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Weeden’s only other start for the Cowboys came in 2014’s loss against the Arizona Cardinals, the team will hope for better results over the next two months.
The Cowboys limp into week three, already down wide receiver Dez Bryant with a broken foot and tight end Jason Witten suffered two sprained ankles in the win over the Eagles, his status for next weekend’s game is uncertain.
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