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Dallas Extends Tackle

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 26, 2008

IRVING, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have given right tackle Marc Colombo a four-year contract extension, guaranteeing that nearly all of quarterback Tony Romo's blockers will be together through 2012.

Colombo's deal was agreed to weeks ago, but wasn't finalized until Wednesday because of some technicalities. It's worth $22 million, with $11.5 million guaranteed.

"We had a couple of road bumps with some of the new rules," Colombo said. "We worked through it."

The Cowboys (9-6) play Sunday in Philadelphia, a game they must win to make the playoffs. It also will be Colombo's 48th straight start since former coach Bill Parcells gave him a chance to revive his career.

Colombo was a first-round pick by Chicago in 2002, but hurt his knee and never lived up to expectations. He was cut in 2005, then signed by Dallas.

Meanwhile, Romo returned to work and was expected to practice a day after being sent home with flu-like symptoms.

BILLS: Running back Marshawn Lynch and linebacker Kawika Mitchell returned to practice as Buffalo prepared to close its season by hosting New England this weekend.

Both missed Wednesday's practice - Lynch with a sore shoulder that kept him out of most of the second half of Buffalo's win at Denver last Sunday, and former South Florida standout Mitchell with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters (knee) and No. 3 receiver Roscoe Parrish (knee) missed practice for a second straight day.

Sunday's game has significant playoff implications for the Patriots, who must win to stay in the postseason hunt.

DOLPHINS: Linebacker Channing Crowder and cornerback Will Allen were limited in practice Thursday because of injuries, and their availability for Sunday's showdown against the New York Jets is uncertain.

Both missed practice Wednesday. Crowder sat out Sunday's victory at Kansas City with a knee injury, and Allen hurt his groin during the game but continued to play. They participated in individual drills Thursday.

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