On Tuesday, it was announced that longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will be released and is expected to retire from the NFL.
Source: The #Cowboys are releasing Tony Romo after all. It’s a post-June 1 cut
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 4, 2017
Romo is reportedly slated to take Phil Simms‘ place paired with Jim Nantz (hello, friends!) on CBS football broadcasts.
I guess it's time to start dressing up. #CBS pic.twitter.com/GseSRiyNOo
— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) April 4, 2017
Now that Romo’s playing career appears to be over for good, he’s finally starting to garner the tremendous respect he deserves for what can only be described as an impressive career.
The NFL Twitter feed has been laden with Romo memories all day. Check out all 23 of Romo’s fourth-quarter comebacks in the video below.
Every 4th Quarter Comeback of @TonyRomo‘s Career…
In one video!Yeah… it’s 12 minutes long. 😳 https://t.co/9BicwqRH2o
— NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2017
You can also relive every touchdown pass Romo ever threw to WR Terrell Owens.
That's his QUARTERBACK.
Get ready for every @tonyromo + @terrellowens touchdown connection. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/OEwQaNRcA1
— NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2017
As well as that time Romo pulled an escape act against Houston Texans star J.J. Watt.
Should've been a @JJWatt sack.
Ended up as a @dallascowboys TD.Explanation: @tonyromo magic! ✨✨✨ https://t.co/g7vo1i9LAP
— NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2017
Tony Romo was one of the best undrafted players in NFL history.
— Elliot Harrison (@HarrisonNFL) April 4, 2017
#ThankYouTony pic.twitter.com/QyMnYF0NdU
— NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2017
#ThankYouTony pic.twitter.com/eFXmQe5yFA
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 4, 2017
Thank you, Tony!