Cowboys' Romo participates in individual drills for the first time since late August

October 27, 2016 at 4:19 a.m. | Updated October 27, 2016 at 4:19 a.m.

by Dallas Morning News

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo smiles as he walks across the field Sept. 25 during pregame warm-ups against the Chicago Bears in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said he didn't anticipate Romo for the only practice this week on Wednesday, which means the earliest Dallas' 10-year starter could practice would be four days before the Philadelphia game. In that case, the Nov. 6 visit to Cleveland is a more likely potential return date
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo smiles as he walks across the field Sept. 25 during pregame warm-ups against the Chicago Bears in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said he didn't anticipate Romo for the only practice this week on Wednesday, which means the earliest Dallas' 10-year starter could practice would be four days before the Philadelphia game. In that case, the Nov. 6 visit to Cleveland is a more likely potential return date

FRISCO, Texas-Tony Romo won't be in the starting lineup when the Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, but the veteran quarterback was throwing at practice Wednesday for the first time since late August.

Romo, who was not in uniform, threw passes to scouting department assistant Miles Austin while the team stretched. He then participated in some of the individual throwing, working in behind rookie Dak Prescott and backup Mark Sanchez.

Romo was moving around well, making throws on the run and showing good velocity on throws of 25-30
yards.

When asked Wednesday morning about Romo returning to practice this week, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said: "We'll just take it day by day. He's had some good days of rehab lately."

Romo suffered a compression fracture of the L1 vertebrae in Dallas' third preseason game on Aug. 25.

The Cowboys have gone 5-1 with Prescott leading the team in Romo's absence.

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