Dallas, Romo to part ways
QB Taylor to stay with Buffalo
Tony Romo’s starcrossed career as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will soon be over.
A person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press Wednesday that the Cowboys will release Romo when the NFL year opens Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced a decision on Romo, who will get a chance to pursue a starting job elsewhere.
A 10-year starter who joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003, Romo lost the job last season to rookie Dak Prescott after breaking a bone in his back in a preseason game.
A trade was unlikely because Romo turns 37 next month, carries a $24 million salary cap hit and has missed most of the past two seasons with injuries.
But he should be attractive as a free agent to contenders wanting a quarterback.
Ravens
Elvis Dumervil was cut by Baltimore, which was looking to free up salary cap room. Dumervil missed eight games last season because of injuries and finished with only three sacks. Two years earlier, he set the team single- season record with 17 sacks. The Ravens did not rule out the possibility of bringing him back at a lesser price.
Bills
Buffalo ended two months of uncertainty by announcing quarterback Tyrod Taylor would remain in Buffalo for a third season after agreeing to restructure his five-year contract extension. The move cleared the biggest offseason question for the Bills, who are undergoing their latest transformation under new coach Sean McDermott, who replaced Rex Ryan.
Giants
New York signed free agent receiver Brandon Marshall to a two-year contact. The Jets released Marshall less than a week ago. Marshall, who will turn 33 this month, had 59 catches for 788 yards and three touchdowns last season.
Dolphins
A person familiar with the negotiations says defensive end Andre Branch has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract to remain with Miami. The five-year pro had 5½ sacks last year, his first with Miami.