OTD in 2017: Cowboys All-Time Passing Leader Officially Retired

April 4, 2017: After spending 13 years in the NFL (all with the Dallas Cowboys), QB Tony Romo officially announced his retirement, finishing his career as the Cowboys all-time franchise leader in PASS YDS (34,183) and PASS TD (248) pic.twitter.com/lGX3GmwkbP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 4, 2021

While many people will point out the Dallas Cowboys’ lack of postseason success with Tony Romo at the helm, it shouldn’t take away from a legendary career and arguably the most productive Quarterback in the history of the most illustrious franchise in football. Tony Romo dealt with many injuries throughout his career and the 4x Pro Bowler finally had enough in 2017 when he called it a career and wound up joining the CBS Broadcast booth where he’s become the highest-paid commentator in the game. His post-playing career now looks like it might have more potential than his playing days did.

INTERESTING FACTS

Tony Romo retired as the all-time Cowboys franchise leader in PASS YDS (34,183) and PASS TD (248)
4x Pro Bowler, 0 All-Pros, 0 times leading NFL in PASS YDS or PASS TD
Only played 5 total GP in final 2 seasons in 2015-16 before retiring in 2017

MAIN SIGNIFICANCE

DALLAS COWBOYS ALL-TIME PASSING LEADER TONY ROMO RETIRED FROM THE NFL

When people look back at the greatest QBs of the first two decades in the 21st century, Tony Romo’s name won’t be remembered in the same light as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, or Ben Roethlisberger. However, none of those players could say they were the franchise QB for the No.1 franchise in football.

The Dallas Cowboys are “America’s Team” and even when they haven’t had on-field success, they’ve still managed to maintain a brand that is synonymous with being in the spotlight. Romo was in the center of that spotlight for 13 years until this day in 2017 when he called it a career as the Cowboys all-time leader in passing yards and TDs.