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Tony Romo is a quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys.
He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Eastern Illinois.
Romo attended the 2003 NFL Combine, but, despite intriguing some scouts, went undrafted during the 2003 NFL Draft.
Throughout the draft, Romo was assured by Sean Payton of the Cowboys' interest,
and shortly afterwards was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Cowboys.
Romo had been socially associating with country music singer Carrie Underwood.
They no longer date, but are still friends.
In November 2007, Romo began dating singer and actress Jessica Simpson.
On October 29, 2007 Romo reached an agreement to a six-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys.
The extension will bring Romo to eleven total seasons with the Cowboys.
