How long will Tony Romo be out with a broken finger?”
Tony Romo fractured the pinkie on his throwing hand, and is expected to miss 4 weeks (3 games). He will not require surgery. Brett Favre called Tony as he was headed into a doctor’s appointment and encouraged him to do whatever he could to stay off the sidelines. Recalling his own experience playing with a broken thumb, Favre said “I talked to Tony about what I did to play with the thumb,” Favre said. “Everyone is different and the two injuries are different, so only Tony knows. I will say this: Not only do I think he’s tough, but I think he’s also one of the top five players in the entire league.” Other QB’s (such as Favre and Drew Bledsoe) have played with broken fingers before, but the Cowboys explain that the pinkie is essential for maintaining a grip on the ball, where as other finger are more involved in delivering accurate passes and taking snaps from under center.
