NFL exec not buying Romo's retirement: He's 'every team's emergency backup'

Tony Romo may indeed announce his retirement from football in order to jump in the broadcast booth, but he'll be regarded as "every team's emergency backup quarterback" if he does, an NFL executive told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

It's believed that if the price is right, a team desperate for the best available quarterback after an injury to its starter could pull Romo back onto the field.

Romo is expected to be paid handsomely by one of the league's broadcasting partners to take a position as a top analyst.

He received a clean bill of health after healing from the compression fracture he suffered in his back in the preseason. The veteran had hoped to return to his role as leader of the Cowboys, but couldn't unseat new starter Dak Prescott.

During his last full season in the league, Romo threw for 3,705 passing yards and 34 touchdowns against nine interceptions in 2014.