Despite the fact that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is out with a fracture in his back, team owner Jerry Jones revealed Tuesday he will not be placed on injured reserve.
Jones announced the news as part of an interview on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas (h/t ESPN.com's Todd Archer). He stated Romo could potentially return earlier than expected and would be more valuable than a healthy 53rd man on the roster.
No official timetable has been released for Romo's return, but David Moore of the Dallas Morning News reported he could be out six to 10 weeks.