Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had back surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Jason Garrett said Friday. Kyle Orton will start Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cowboys’ Tony Romo will be on IR; Kyle Orton to start

Justin Tuck understands that Sunday could be his final game suiting up for the New York Giants. He doesn’t want to leave, but the free agent understands it’s part of the business of the NFL.
Justin Tuck knows Sunday might be his last Giants tilt

Arizona St., Texas Tech agree to play in 2016-17
Arizona St., Texas Tech agree to play in 2016-17

Michael Crabtree has provided an immediate boost to the San Francisco 49ers’ offense since returning from an Achilles injury, but some Arizona Cardinals believe he remains a work-in-progress.
Arians: Michael Crabtree not yet ‘same guy’ post injury

Marvin Lewis continues to answer questions about Andy Dalton’s play. The Cincinnati Bengals coach knows he’ll continue to answer those questions until he wins in the playoffs.
Lewis: Andy Dalton needs playoff wins to silence critics

Kyle Orton appears ready to make his first start for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones said he gave Orton a $10 million contract in 2012 for situations just like this one.
Jerry Jones confident Kyle Orton can lead Cowboys

USC to hire Washington’s Wilcox to be next DC
USC to hire Washington’s Wilcox to be next DC