ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo broke his left collarbone against the New York Giants on Monday night, an injury that could end his season.
Recovery time is generally 8 to 10 weeks. With the Cowboys at 1-5, there may not be any reason to rush back.
The play came early in the second quarter, with Romo throwing a pass to Miles Austin, then taking a hard hit from blitzing Michael Boley. The linebacker came in unblocked and running at him practically full speed. Romo landed on the shoulder and remained flat on his back until being helped by trainers. He was taken into the locker room for X-rays and replaced by backup Jon Kitna.
Romo took every snap last season - making Kitna the NFL’s only No. 2 quarterback not to play - and had done so through five games this season.
Sports, Pages 17 on 10/26/2010