DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension worth 67.5 million dollars, the Dallas Morning News reported late Monday.
The newspaper, citing sources close to Romo, said the National Football League deal includes more than 30 million dollars in guaranteed money and an 11.5 million-dollar signing bonus.
The team's website said a deal was close while Romo told radio station LTCK that "we're a lot closer than we have been" but refused to confirm a deal.
"There definitely looks like there's a bright future," Romo said. "I'm definitely optimistic.
"It's a great feeling you have when the organization stands behind you and eventually sign a contract and be the starting quarterback for a long time."
Romo, 27, signed a one-year extension for 3.9 million dollars in August but team owner Jerry Jones said he wanted more time to evaluate Romo before making a huge offer. He appears to have liked what he has seen so far this season.
The Cowboys are 6-1, their best start since their 1996 Super Bowl title run and level with Green Bay for the best record in their conference, and Romo has thrown for 1,984 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Romo took over from Drew Bledsoe midway into last season and threw for 2,903 yards and 19 touchdowns but the Cowboys lost three of their last five games and Romo mishandled a snap on a potential game-winning field goal to lose a playoff game against Seattle last January.
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