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Cowboys QB Romo has broken bone in back, may miss several weeks

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is tended to by a trainer after he went down on a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, left, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril during the first half Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is examined on the sideline after he left the game with an injury during the first half of a game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear/The Associated Press)
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 27, 2016 - 11:39 am
 

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says quarterback Tony Romo has a broken bone in his back, and there is no timetable for his return.

Garrett made the comments on Saturday during a conference call. He said an MRI revealed the break, but the coach did not provide further details.

Asked if Romo would be back, Garrett said there’s no timetable but that the quarterback would play this season.

But CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported, in a tweet, that Romo is expected to miss up to 10 weeks.

Romo, 36, has had back surgery twice before. His latest injury occurred on the third play of Thursday night’s exhibition game at Seattle. He was hit by Cliff Avrill and was rolling in pain before taken off the field and replaced by rookie Dak Prescott. Later, Romo said he was OK.

The Cowboys open the season Sept. 11 at home against the New York Giants.

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