10. Tony Romo, quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
We simply couldn’t end this article without focusing on Romo. He’s more likely to be traded than any other player listed here. With Dak Prescott acting as both the current starting quarterback and the future of the Cowboys’ franchise, Romo’s days in Big D appear numbered.
It was noted in January that the Cowboys’ top priority this offseason is to trade Romo. Considering he has a $19.6 million dead cap hit should he be released, that makes the most sense.
And despite missing the bulk of the past two seasons to injury, there’s going to be some strong interest in Romo on the open market. Said interest might include teams such as the 49ers, who aren’t necessarily in contention. But it’s more likely that Romo will go to a team of his choosing. A team with an opportunity to compete for a Super Bowl over the short term.
Some talk has surrounded the Denver Broncos as a possible landing spot. They are said to be Romo’s preferred destination. But apparently, head coach Vance Joseph and Co. seem okay with their current quarterback situation. This makes the situation even more convoluted, especially with Carson Palmer announcing his return to the Arizona Cardinals.
Of teams with a potential to compete for a title next season, the Houston Texans seem to be favored as a landing spot. Even then, can Houston justify paying Romo $24.7 million with free-agent bust Brock Osweiler on the roster? Outside of that, it’s slim pickings for Romo.
None of this means that Romo won’t find a starting job. It just might not be with a team that already has a championship-caliber roster. That could lead to potential retirement talk. If not, look for him to be traded between now and the end of March.