Dallas to part ways with Romo
Tony Romo’s career as quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will soon be over. A person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the Cowboys will release Romo when the NFL year opens on Thursday. Romo will leave the Cowboys as the franchise leader in yards passing (34,183) and touchdowns (248). But he could never match the postseason success of Hall of Famers and multiple Super Bowl winners Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman.
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 suffering a broken 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 last two seasons with injuries. A release will free about $5 million in cap space for the Cowboys.
The Chargers have agreed to a deal to keep freeagent strong safety Jahleel Addae with the team. The team also placed the franchise tag on edge rusher Melvin Ingram. ESPN reported the Addae deal is worth more than $20 million over the next four seasons. The Chargers also agreed to a deal with long snapper Mike Windt, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. — Dan Woike
Also in the NFL: The Baltimore Ravens will sign free-agent running back Danny Woodhead, who played the last four seasons with the Chargers, NFL Network reported. The Ravens cut Elvis Dumervil in a move to free up salary-cap room. Tight end Vernon Davis re-signed with the Washington Redskins on a three-year contract. The 33-year-old Washington native revitalized his career last season with the Redskins, starting 14 games and catching 44 passes for 583 yards and two touchdowns . ... The New York Giants signed veteran free-agent receiver Brandon Marshall to a two-year, $12-million contact . ... The Buffalo Bills said quarterback Tyrod Taylor would remain with the team for a third season after agreeing to restructure his five-year contract extension . ... The San Francisco 49ers reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with freeagent quarterback Brian Hoyer.