DC: To Make Room For Romo, Cowboys Officially Release Brandon Weeden

[jobberone]

To Make Room For Romo, Cowboys Officially Release Brandon Weeden
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:35 AM CST

By David Helman
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer @HelmanDC

IRVING, Texas - The Cowboys released quarterback Brandon Weeden on Tuesday, clearing the way for Tony Romo to return to the active roster.

Cowboys officials said as recently as Tuesday morning that they were still determining what to do with their quarterback depth, but it appears that they’ll go forward with just Romo and Matt Cassel at the position. The roster currently has two vacant spots, as the Cowboys also released Keith Smith earlier this week.

It was long assumed that Weeden would be a roster casualty when Romo returned from the broken collarbone that has sidelined him the last eight weeks. Weeden started three games during Romo’s absence, completing 71 percent of his passes for 666 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions – but losing all three games.

Cassel replaced him as the team’s starter during their Week 6 bye week, and he started all four games since that point – also failing to record a win.

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[jobberone]

I know this was posted as a Tweet but here's the entire stand alone article.

 

[vaturkey]

I never thought this would happen. Our owner said he threw a beautiful ball. Can't imagine he will be on the street long. Probably headed to the Bronco's and will start for them in two weeks.

 

[Alexander]

They already had an open roster spot by releasing Kevin Smith. I do not know why they are painting it as a necessity for Romo. There is still an open roster spot.

 

[jazzcat22]

They already had an open roster spot by releasing Kevin Smith. I do not know why they are painting it as a necessity for Romo. There is still an open roster spot.

I think they were going to activate NZeocha from NFI, but with McClains uncertainty to play last week, as well as Lee and his concussion status. They activated Smith instead.

So with Lee cleared, and McClain ok, maybe they want to activate Nzeocha.

 

[Alexander]

I think they were going to activate NZeocha from NFI, but with McClains uncertainty to play last week, as well as Lee and his concussion status. They activated Smith instead.

So with Lee cleared, and McClain ok, maybe they want to activate Nzeocha.

I get that. But this was not necessary "for Romo", unless they are trying to make it look that way.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

 

[jazzcat22]

I get that. But this was not necessary "for Romo", unless they are trying to make it look that way.

True.
But I also look at it, if Romo gets injured again, or once eliminated. Why have Weeden. Might as well see what Kellen Morre can do at that point, activate him, and have Cassel as the back up. Can't hurt at that point.