Cowboy's Romo won't need surgery for break; likely out for the season

[Auggie]

10-26-10 / ESPN.com news services

IRVING, Texas -- A CT scan on Tuesday morning revealed Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will not need surgery for his broken left clavicle, coach Wade Phillips announced on Tuesday.

Phillips said Romo would be sidelined six to eight weeks, with the longer time period more likely, sources said.

It is possible that Romo will not play again this season since that timetable would not permit him to return to the lineup until mid-December. At that point, the Cowboys would probably be inclined to hold Romo out to avoid the potential of him reinjuring the shoulder, unless backup Jon Kitna puts the Cowboys in playoff contention during Romo's absence.

Phillips said he talked to Romo on Tuesday and said the quarterback was a little down. He didn't say when Romo could begin throwing again.

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Best he doesn't come back, I guess. Take plenty of time to heal and come back to a new coach / new system next year.

[Goblinmonger]

1. I hope he gets to come back to Childress as the coach.

Because Mr. Peanut better be done with the Vikes after this year.

[madinmaryland]

2. Unless they are in the playoff hunt I doubt he will be back.

Look for him to go on IR the 11th or 12 week of the season.