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Jerry Jones says Tony Romo could remain with Cowboys long-term: 'It's not a goodbye'

FRISCO - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said new backup quarterback Tony Romo has put the team first by accepting his role behind rookie starter Dak Prescott. But, Jones also believes Romo still has many good years left in him.

The Cowboys are giving Romo a chance to get some first-team snaps in practice, more so than the six that were given to Mark Sanchez every Friday of a game week, so that he's ready to go if called upon.

"It's not a goodbye," Jones said of Romo. "I think Tony has five years left of really competing for a Super Bowl.