Mailbag: Will The Cowboys Keep Romo On The Roster During His Recovery?
Sunday, August 28, 2016 11:04 AM CDT
PATRICK DUNN
MANSFIELD, OH
Should the team make Romo the No. 3 QB while he heals so he could be available during games to help Prescott or Showers instead of a short-term IR designation?
Bryan: I would use him as the 3rd quarterback if his health allowed. There is a side of me that believes that he will be ready before the short-term IR designation runs out.
David: It’s a tricky situation, because Romo is essentially a wasted roster spot for the time being. However, if they put him on injured reserve, he wouldn’t be able to play until Nov. 6 against Cleveland. I think they’re going to carry him as their third quarterback. If it takes him seven or eight weeks to recover, he might be ready to go as soon as Oct. 16 at Green Bay. The risk of keeping him on the roster is worth the reward if he can return quickly.