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Cowboys’ Romo has broken finger
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out for up to four weeks.
Romo broke his right pinkie on the first play of overtime in a 30-24 loss at Arizona on Sunday.
The injury leaves the Cowboys (4-2) with 40-year-old Brad Johnson as the starter for Sunday’s game at St. Louis. Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay, hasn’t started a game since 2006 in Minnesota.
“Obviously, it’s unfortunate for Tony to have to go through something like this. He’ll recover quick, he has a great attitude about it,” Johnson said. “At this time, it’s really just important for the offense especially to just kind of catch on to my snap count, and the way we manage the huddle. … I’m excited about the opportunity, worked hard to get here.”
Coach Wade Phillips said Romo won’t need surgery on his finger, and the timing of his return “depends on how fast that heals.” The Cowboys have three games before an open date Nov. 9.
Romo wasn’t in the locker room Monday when it was open to reporters, but Johnson described Romo as being in good spirits.
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