Johnson agrees to be Romo's backup
Dallas Cowboys03/06/2007 7:53 AM The Star-Ledger reports QB Brad Johnson is joining the Cowboys as the backup to QB Tony Romo. Johnson, a 15-year veteran, came to terms on a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Cowboys on Monday, a team source said. Johnson, 38, comes to Dallas after two seasons in Minnesota. He was cut last week. Johnson was the starter on Tampa Bay's Super Bowl title team in 2002. Johnson replaces recently released QB Drew Bledsoe as backup and mentor to Romo, who started the final nine games for the Cowboys last season. Read more