IRVING, Texas (Ticker) - The Dallas Cowboys reveled in the rise of Tony Romo after the fall of Drew Bledsoe.
The NFL's seventh all-time leader in passing yards, Bledsoe was released by the Cowboys on Thursday.
Bledsoe, 35, completed 53 percent of his passes (90-for-169) for 1,164 yards and seven touchdowns with eight interceptions in six games last season before losing the starting job to Romo.
Romo ended up making the Pro Bowl in his first year as a starter, completing 65 percent of his passes (220-of-337) for 2,903 yards and 19 touchdowns with 13 interceptions.
"Drew has been a solid leader for our team and a true professional both on and off the field," Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said.
But Bledsoe's lack of mobility clearly hurt the Cowboys. He was sacked 23 times in just six games.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Bledsoe ranks fifth all-time in completions (3,839) and attempts (6,717) and has passed for 44,611 yards and 251 touchdowns.
The No. 1 overall pick in 1993, Bledsoe was the New England Patriots' starter until getting injured early in the 2001 season. Tom Brady took over at quarterback and ended up leading the Patriots to their first Super Bowl title.
The Buffalo Bills acquired Bledsoe in 2002, but he failed to lead them into the playoffs in three seasons before being released.
The Cowboys then signed Bledsoe in 2005 to replace Vinny Testaverde.
Dallas on Thursday also released tight end Ryan Hannam and guard E.J. Whitley.
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