IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys signed Jon Kitna out of retirement to serve as the team's emergency quarterback with Tony Romo at risk of missing the season finale against Philadelphia.
The team reported on its website Tuesday night that Kitna would join the team in time for practice Christmas Day, and it made the move official Wednesday after he passed a physical. The 41-year-old Kitna had retired after the 2011 season. ANALYST: Efficient Orton gives Cowboys a chance
Romo injured his back in a 24-23 win over Washington that set up the Cowboys for their third straight playoffs-or-bust finale against an NFC East rival.
The Cowboys say Romo is getting treatment and being evaluated daily. Kyle Orton is the backup. WATCH: WEEK 17 NFL POWER RANKINGS
Kitna has been teaching math and coaching in Tacoma, Wash. He made nine starts for an injured Romo in 2010. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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