2016 NFL Injury Report: Ranking The 5 Most Devastating Losses

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Aug 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after suffering a back injury during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Cowboys 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

#2: Tony Romo (back)

Everybody knows what happened the last time the Dallas Cowboys lost Tony Romo for the majority of a season. They finished 4-12, killing what they had thought was a sure Super Bowl season. Now here they are again. The 36-year old quarterback out for half the season due to a broken back. To say nothing of the suspensions that have all but devastated their pass rush. Not having Romo to direct the action has left the Cowboys out to dry numerous times in the past.

Will 2016 be any different? They’re trying to make everybody think so thanks to the solid preseason that rookie 4th round pick Dak Prescott is having. No doubt the former Mississippi State quarterback is enjoying himself of late, but is he really prepared for what awaits him now that he’s the starter? Preseason speed is nowhere close to regular season speed. At some point Dallas will ask him to make a play to win the games. The blocking can’t always be perfect.

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