The Facts: Barring unforeseen movement on the trade front, sources said nothing is expected to happen with the veteran quarterback this weekend. One source went as far as to say "it's optimistic' to suggest Romo's status with the Cowboys will be determined in the next week.

Diehards Line: According to Morning News staffer David Moore, this doesn't mean the club has altered its position. The Cowboys intend to release Romo if a trade partner isn't found. Owner Jerry Jones informed Romo of this stance in a meeting on Wednesday, according to Moore's sources. What the Cowboys do by extending this timeline deep into the month is acknowledge a changing NFL landscape. Denver and Houston are considered the leading candidates to land Romo. Both clubs have conceded an interest in Romo if he hits the open market but have indicated they have no intention of trading for him. The Cowboys appear determined to test that resolve. And that might take some time.