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As ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer first reported, Tony Romo is leaving football and going into broadcasting, even with Dallas planning to release him Tuesday.

Romo has received interest from CBS, Fox and NBC, and can choose to be a game analyst where he wants. That move could come as early as Tuesday, sources told Schefter and Archer.

But the decision to leave football already has been made and his run as the Cowboys' quarterback -- and an NFL player -- officially ends Tuesday.

Romo already has informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of his decision to step away from the game for now, sources told Schefter and Archer. The networks courting him also are aware.

Dallas is expected to designate Romo a post-June 1 release, softening the blow against the Cowboys' cap this season. Instead of counting $24.7 million in 2017, Romo would count $10.7 million this year and $8.9 million in 2018. The Cowboys would gain $14 million in cap space, but it would not become available until June 2. But after Tuesday, Romo will no longer be with the Cowboys.

Romo's decision came down to his health, sources close to the situation told Schefter and Archer. Turning 37 years old on April 21, Romo believes his family and health are paramount at this time in his life.

Romo appeared in just five games over the past two seasons due to a twice-broken collarbone and broken back. In both cases, he still managed to claw his way onto the field for at least one appearance.

This time, however, the Cowboys had rookie star Dak Prescott firmly entrenched in his old job.

Romo's announcement will have ramifications in Houston and Denver -- the two teams said to have some interest in the veteran's services.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Broncos are moving forward with Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch. The Texans will roll with Tom Savage as their de facto starter and likely select a prospect to develop in the NFL Draft later this month.

Meanwhile, as Schefter and Archer suggested, "Romo's transition to TV will finish off one of the great undrafted free agent stories in NFL history."

In 2003, Romo bypassed a larger signing bonus from the Broncos to join the Cowboys out of Eastern Illinois. In his first full season as the starter in 2007, Romo threw for a then-franchise record 4,211 yards -- a mark he would set twice more in his career -- and a franchise record 36 touchdown passes. The Cowboys finished with the best record in the NFC (13-3) but lost in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Romo has a career record of 78-49, but he never was able to get the Cowboys past the divisional round of the playoffs in four playoff appearances. His 34,183 passing yards and 248 touchdown passes are the most in team history.

Romo also holds team records for most 300-yard passing games (46), multiple touchdown pass games (79) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (38). In 2012, he threw for a club-record 4,903 yards and on Oct. 6, 2013, against the Broncos, he threw for a franchise record 506 yards. He owns the NFL record with a touchdown pass in 41 straight road games.

One last note here. ... Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio chimed in this morning with the following: "Prediction (not entirely a guess): The Romo broadcasting contract will let him return to football during the season if he chooses."