Tony Romo, quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
With Romo, if we’re being realistic it’s not if he’ll be cut by Dallas but when.
Due to count $24.7 million against the cap, the veteran quarterback’s contract isn’t going to be a huge sticking point, as it’s been reported he is willing to redo it if he’s traded. However, his value, which has taken a hit in recent years as injuries have mounted, could cause teams to simply wait until he’s a free agent rather than cough up any draft currency to land him.
The Cowboys really just need to decide when to release him, it that’s what happens. They cannot realistically make a move until March 9, when the new league year officially begins. To do so would “accelerate his cap hit,” as Ian Rapoport of NFL Media noted recently. The smart move is to designate him as a post-June 1 cut so they can spread out the cap hit.
The rumor mill is pumping out potential landing spots for Romo like crazy, with the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos being the most talked-about destinations for the quarterback. Though, one interesting scenario is the rumor that the Kansas City Chiefs could dump Alex Smith if they could land Romo.
It’s going to be fascinating to see where he lands, with the option of retirement always looming as a possibility as well.