- Brother-in-law of Chace Crawford.
- His father is Mexican-American and his mother is of Polish-German descent.
- He went to Eastern Illinois University.
- 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.
- [July 9, 2009] Ended his relationship with Jessica Simpson a day before her 29th birthday.
- [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.
- Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Member, Sigma Pi Fraternity.
- Attended Burlington (Wisc.) High School.
- Broke his left collarbone in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Romo is expected to miss eight weeks. [September 20, 2015].
- Father, with Candice Crawford Romo, of sons Hawkins Crawford Romo (born on April 9, 2012) and Rivers Crawford Romo (born on March 18, 2014).
- Inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009.
- Announced his retirement, then released, as per his request. In 156 regular-season NFL games, Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 TDs, 117 INTs, and a 97.1 passer rating. He is the Dallas Cowboys' all-time leader in passing touchdowns and passing yards. [April 4, 2017].
- Passes Troy Aikman as the Dallas Cowboys' all-time leader in passing yards. [December 21, 2014].
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