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CowBuzz: Celebrities, Athletes & Fans React To Romo's Release

Apr 06, 2017 at 06:14 AM

Erika Fox

It's now been two days since the Cowboys and Tony Romo officially parted ways after a 14-year partnership. As the news starts to sink in for #CowboysNation, many celebrities, athletes and fans have taken to Twitter to say their final goodbyes as Romo begins a new career with CBS Sports:

Congrats to my good friend @tonyromo on an amazing career - WOOOOO!! pic.twitter.com/IjleW7R52h
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 4, 2017

Best of luck to our longtime neighbor, @tonyromo, in his transition from the 🏈 field to the 📺 booth! pic.twitter.com/TBZyUMp5Iq
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 4, 2017

Tony Romo plans to retire from football, go into broadcasting pic.twitter.com/pDgrztcESM
— Darren Woodson (@darrenwoodson28) April 4, 2017

Congrats @tonyromo on your transition albeit bittersweet but I appreciate you, what you gave to the CowboyNation & the magic we shared.
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) April 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/Salute2Dat5ive/status/849399807957499904

Congrats to @tonyromo on a great, great football career. Sacrificed his body over and over for Cowboy fans. Smell the roses, brotha!
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) April 4, 2017

Thank you @tonyromo You deserved much better #9 but appreciate all you gave Dallas! Now go give some life to that CBS crew! https://t.co/dO2dpoefrN
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) April 4, 2017

J.J. Watt took some time to reflect on how one of his "would be" best plays was foiled by in an instant Romo classic:

My best get-off ever all for naught thanks to that spin. Congrats on a great career @tonyromo, enjoy the next phase.https://t.co/0NZNBQuZx0
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 4, 2017

Former Eagles quarterback Mike Vick sent his words of support while also making known where his team allegiance lies:

Miss those mid field meetings @tonyromo ...but not to get it twisted #Eagles over #Cowboys lol...#bleedgreen in these veins !
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) April 4, 2017

Finally the city of Dallas lit up in support of the former starter:

The city of Dallas says goodbye to Tony Romo. pic.twitter.com/z0Q39Bcl2o
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) April 5, 2017

Most importantly here is what you, the fans, had to say:

You know you've left a great legacy when the Dallas metroplex coordinates this tribute.#ThankYouTony @tonyromo Photo by @josephhaubert ✭✭✭ pic.twitter.com/ft9PtQAy5M
— Carolyn Baum (@cbaum99) April 6, 2017

By riding into the sunset a Cowboy, is yet another act that shows the true character of a Champion! #ThankYouTony. pic.twitter.com/g5unItbzCR
— Quinton Bradburn (@QBradburn13) April 6, 2017

I'll never forget the quarterback who stayed strong through the discouragement. My childhood hero. @tonyromo #ThankYouTony
— Maya :)) (@percyswifey) April 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/RyanHolve_41/status/849815611555201024

Thank you for giving me hope year after year @tonyromo!!!! You will always be my favorite QB of all time #ThankYouTony #ThankYouRomo
— Joseph Syk ✭ (@DJ_SYK) April 6, 2017

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