Why did Tony Romo retire? His Wiki: Wife Candice Crawford, Net Worth, College, Kids, Marriage, Family

• Tony Romo is a former NFL quarterback and current TV analyst with a net worth of $70 million.
• He was born in San Diego, California and played football at Burlington High School and Eastern Illinois University.
• He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003 and won numerous awards throughout his 14-year career.
• Romo married 2008 Miss Missouri USA, Candice Crawford, and they have three children together.
• He is an amateur golfer and a Christian who credits Jesus for helping him handle the ups and downs of his professional career.

Who is Tony Romo?

Antonio Ramior Romo was born on 21 April 1980, in San Diego, California USA, and is a professional American Football television analyst as well as a former professional player, best known from having played as a quarterback for the National Football League (NFL) team, the Dallas Cowboys.

The Net Worth of Tony Romo

How rich is Tony Romo? As of late-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is at $70 million, earned through a successful career in professional football. He played 14 seasons with the league and won numerous awards throughout his career. As he continues his endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.

Early Life

Tony’s father served in the Navy and was stationed at the San Diego US Naval Base. The family later moved to Burlington, Wisconsin where his father became a construction worker while his mother worked as a grocery store clerk. At a young age, he developed a strong interest in baseball and played Little League, and while attending Burlington High School, played for the school’s team, and becoming a starting quarterback for the football team during his junior year, earning several honors despite the team only setting a 3-6 record. He also played for other teams of the school, including basketball, tennis, and gold.

After matriculating in 1998, he enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, where he played for the NCAA Division I-AA Eastern Illinois Panthers Football Team. During his second year, he ranked second in the entire division for passing efficiency and started earning honors, then in the following year, he led the division in passing efficiency, and became the first Ohio Valley Conference and Eastern Illinois player to win the Walter Payton Award, which is given to the top Division I-AA football player.

NFL Beginnings

Despite his college success, Romo was not invited to the 2003 NFL Combine but was later invited as an extra quarterback which led him to be noticed by scouts. He joined the 2003 NFL Draft but was undrafted though he was assured that the Dallas Cowboys was interested in him, so after the draft, he was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He didn’t play much during his rookie season due to other choices in the position, then mainly as the holder for placekicks, though was able to set an early career highlight, rushing for a winning touchdown in a pre-season game against the Oakland Raiders.

In 2005, he became the team’s second quarterback, a backup to starter Drew Bledsoe. He still played very little, but in the following year was given his opportunity to start for the team, and won his first game as a starter against the Carolina Panthers. This marked the start of numerous wins for the team, helping the Cowboys clinch a play-off spot. However, they lost against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card play-off game.

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Here we go. In Tampa for a big one! Jim is almost too excited.

A post shared by Tony Romo (@tony.romo) on Oct 5, 2017 at 5:07pm PDT

Later NFL Career

Tony’s career blossomed over the next few years as he made his first touchdown rush of his career in 2007, and after continued success, he was offered a $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys, which reached the playoffs once more before losing to the eventual Super Bowl XLI champions, the New York Giants. He finished the 2009 season as the first quarterback in team history to take every snap for an entire season. The team became the NFC East division champions, and got to the NFC Division Round before being eliminated.

During the latter part of his career, he played consistently well and was ranked among the best quarterbacks in the league. In 2013, he was signed to a six year extension worth $108 million, securing the rest of his career with the team, and he would complete the next four seasons before announcing his retirement H, being released by the team per his request, and soon after transitioning to broadcasting. He quickly became accepted thanks to his experience as a player, and with his ability to predict offensive plays, and read defensive formations. He continues to work with CBS Sports as a lead color analyst.

Here we go! pic.twitter.com/7Ze0DFLcRw

— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) February 3, 2019

Personal Life

For his personal life, it is known that Romo dated singer and actress Jessica Simpson, though they created a bit of a controversy as they were spotted in a resort together before the playoff game against the New York Giants. Their relationship ended in 2009, and two years later he married 2008 Miss Missouri USA, Candice Crawford who is a former journalist, and they now have three children together. Tony is also an amateur golfer, and has participated in several golf tournaments. He is a Christian, and mentioned that Jesus is the reason that he handled the ups and downs of his professional career very well.

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Got all decked out in @Chaps styles with the whole family for the new holiday campaign. Here we are on set, taking it very seriously. #ad

A post shared by Tony Romo (@tony.romo) on Dec 26, 2018 at 8:07am PST

Facts

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1	Father, with Candice Crawford Romo, of sons Hawkins Crawford Romo (born on April 9, 2012) and Rivers Crawford Romo (born on March 18, 2014).
2	Tony and Candice Crawford Romo are expecting their first child [October 27, 2011].
3	Broke his left collarbone in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Romo is expected to miss eight weeks. [September 20, 2015].
4	Brother-in-law of Chace Crawford.
5	[December 16, 2010] Engaged to Candice Crawford Romo while celebrating her 24th birthday. Their engagement was announced publicly the same day on the Dallas-Forth Worth, Texas television news station KDAF, where Candice works.
6	[July 9, 2009] Ended his relationship with Jessica Simpson a day before her 29th birthday.
7	Attended Burlington (Wisc.) High School.
8	Despite being the nation's top NCAA Division I-AA player, he was not drafted by an NFL team. He was signed as a undrafted free agent by the Cowboys in 2003. The following year when the Cowboys signed aging quarterback Vinny Testaverde and traded for Drew Henson who had never taken an NFL snap, Romo was on the verge of being cut. However, he was kept as the third string quarterback when Quincy Carter was unexpectedly released following allegations of substance abuse.
9	Member, Sigma Pi Fraternity.
10	He went to Eastern Illinois University.
11	His father is Mexican-American and his mother is of Polish-German descent.
12	Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

Pictures

Movies

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel	2015	TV Series	Himself - Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys (segment "Jerry's World")
50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards	2015	TV Special	Himself
Mike & Mike	2015	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2010-2015	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback / Himself
Praise the Lord	2013	TV Series	Himself
NFL Monday Night Football	2006-2010	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback
The NFL on CBS	2010	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback
The Biggest Loser	2010	TV Series	Himself
NBC Sunday Night Football	2006-2009	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback / Himself - dallas Cowboys Quarterback
Entertainment Tonight	2007-2009	TV Series	Himself
Who Made You?	2008	TV Series documentary	Himself
NFL Thursday Night Football	2007	TV Series	Himself
18th Annual American Century Championship	2007	TV Mini-Series	Himself
E! True Hollywood Story	2005	TV Series documentary	Himself

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
A Football Life	2015	TV Series	Himself
Mike & Mike	2013-2015	TV Series	Himself - Dallas Cowboys Quarterback
Rome Is Burning	2007-2009	TV Series	Himself
The O'Reilly Factor	2008	TV Series	Himself - 'Pinhead' (segment "Pinheads & Patriots")