The Facts: Romo will be held out of organized team activities the next three weeks as he recovers from a minor procedure to remove a cyst from his back, but the quarterback is optimistic he will be cleared to take part in the Cowboys mini-camp next month. There is absolutely no question about his health for the start of training camp in July. "If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could,’’ Romo said Monday night on the eve of the Cowboys first OTA of the off-season.
Diehards Line:“This is just about being smart," Romo added. "That’s why I did it now. This will have no effect on training camp. No way will it have an impact. And I still think there’s a good chance I’m on the field for mini-camp. ...’’ Dr. Drew Dossett, an orthopedic surgeon, performed the procedure in April before the NFL draft. Romo was restricted to some light conditioning work the remainder of April. He responded by upping his film work. His conditioning work has increased steadily in recent days and he has been cleared to throw the ball. Romo will throw off to the side during OTA’s the next three weeks but won’t take part in team drills. Backup Kyle Orton will take his snaps. ... Doesn't sound like anything to worry about at this point, but we'll continue to follow up.