Friday, December 26, 2008

Romo returns, targets Eagles

Source: North Jersey Media Group
FROM NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo returned to work Thursday, going through practice a day after being sent home with flu-like symptoms.

Romo shuffled through the hallway on his way to a quarterbacks meeting before the workout. Asked if he felt better, Romo said, "Oh, yeah. I feel like a hundred dollars."

The Cowboys (9-6) close the regular season Sunday in Philadelphia. Dallas gets a wild card with a win, misses the playoffs with a loss.

Tight end Jason Witten (sprained left ankle) also returned to practice. Running back Marion Barber (dislocated right pinkie toe) and safety Ken Hamlin (foot) were out there, too.

Witten and Hamlin are expected to play against the Eagles. Barber likely will be a game-time decision.

The team also said right tackle Marc Colombo was given a four-year extension.


Bills on the mend

Running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and linebacker Kawika Mitchell (knee) returned to practice as the Buffalo Bills prepared to close their season hosting the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters (knee) and No. 3 receiver Roscoe Parrish (knee) missed practice for a second straight day.


Briefs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary coach Raheem Morris will take over as defensive coordinator for Monte Kiffin next season, ESPN reported. Kiffin is leaving to join his son in the college ranks. … Phase 1 of the St. Louis Rams' front office restructuring became complete when John Shaw relinquished his role as team president and executive vice president for player personnel Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo returned to work Thursday, going through practice a day after being sent home with flu-like symptoms.

Romo shuffled through the hallway on his way to a quarterbacks meeting before the workout. Asked if he felt better, Romo said, "Oh, yeah. I feel like a hundred dollars."

The Cowboys (9-6) close the regular season Sunday in Philadelphia. Dallas gets a wild card with a win, misses the playoffs with a loss.

Tight end Jason Witten (sprained left ankle) also returned to practice. Running back Marion Barber (dislocated right pinkie toe) and safety Ken Hamlin (foot) were out there, too.

Witten and Hamlin are expected to play against the Eagles. Barber likely will be a game-time decision.

The team also said right tackle Marc Colombo was given a four-year extension.