Tony Romo
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
4
Records
Tony Romo's journey from undrafted free agent to franchise quarterback is one of the most remarkable stories in NFL history. He holds nearly every significant Dallas Cowboys passing record, including most touchdowns (248) and most yards (34,183). His 97.1 passer rating stands as the highest among all retired quarterbacks. As a broadcaster, he won a Sports Emmy and became the highest-paid NFL analyst. His 2021 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame recognized his dominant FCS career at Eastern Illinois.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding college career at Eastern Illinois.
Eastern Illinois University Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to the football program.
Retired Jersey No. 17
First Eastern Illinois player to have his jersey number retired.
Rankings & Lists
Highest passer rating among retired quarterbacks
NFL passing yards leader
Dallas Cowboys all-time passing touchdowns
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2006-11-06
The New Man in Dallas
Sports Illustrated
2007-12-17
Cowboys on Top
ESPN The Magazine
2007-09-10
Romo's Rise
Texas Monthly
2008-09-01
The Cowboy Way
Records & Feats
Highest passer rating among retired quarterbacks (97.1)
Romo's 97.1 career passer rating is the highest of any retired quarterback in NFL history.
First undrafted free agent quarterback to make a Pro Bowl
Romo became the first undrafted QB since the 1970 merger to be selected to the Pro Bowl.
Most passing touchdowns in Dallas Cowboys history (248)
Romo holds the franchise record for career passing touchdowns.
Most passing yards in Dallas Cowboys history (34,183)
Romo holds the franchise record for career passing yards.