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Romo Aims to Play On With Broken Finger

Cowboys quarterback hurling practice passes just 3 days after injury

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 16, 2008 2:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't plan to let a busted pinkie keep him out of the action, the Dallas Morning News reports. The injury was expected to sideline Romo for a month but he tossed some practice passes yesterday and hopes to start against the St. Louis Rams Sunday. Jets quarterback Brett Favre called Romo this week to encourage him to keep playing, ESPN reports.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo leaves the practice area at the Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, last week.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo leaves the practice area at the Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, last week.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks up at the scoreboard in the first quarter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles last month.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo looks up at the scoreboard in the first quarter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles last month.   (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pumps his fist as he walks off the field after helping defeat the Philadelphia Eagles last month.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pumps his fist as he walks off the field after helping defeat the Philadelphia Eagles last month.   (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
Tony Romo checks the scoreboard as time runs out in the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos' 23-13 victory over the Cowboys in an exhibition game in August.
Tony Romo checks the scoreboard as time runs out in the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos' 23-13 victory over the Cowboys in an exhibition game in August.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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The only thing I said was, it's worth trying if you can deal with the pain and can function good enough with a splint. If not, don't try. - New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre

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