Cowboys QB Tony Romo said he will most likely have a protective plate surgically implanted to help strengthen his left collarbone, which was broken twice in 2015.
In addition to making a switch at quarterback, the Dallas Cowboys will make a switch at left guard during the team's bye week, coach Jason Garrett confirmed Wednesday.
The struggling Dallas Cowboys intend to start Matt Cassel at quarterback when they return from their bye week, a source told ESPN.
Despite Tony Romo's broken left collarbone, owner and GM Jerry Jones says he believes the Cowboys can do more than just stay afloat with their quarterback out for at least the next seven games.
The Cowboys have acquired quarterback Matt Cassel from the Buffalo Bills after Tony Romo was ruled out for at least eight weeks while he recovers from a broken collarbone.
The Cowboys placed Tony Romo on the injured reserve/designated to return list on Tuesday, which will keep him out for the next eight weeks as he recovers from a broken collarbone.