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NFL rumors: 5 possible landing spots for Zach Mettenberger

By Brad Berreman

Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Zach Mettenberger (4) passes before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Zach Mettenberger (4) passes before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Dallas Cowboys

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Chargers talked to the Cowboys before releasing Mettenberger, so it’s easy to connect the dots now that he’s available.

Tony Romo’s timetable to return from a fractured bone in his back is at best uncertain, but he looks sure to be out through Dallas’ Week 7 bye. Rookie Dak Prescott will take Romo’s place as Dallas’ starting quarterback for as long as necessary, but Kellen Moore’s season-ending ankle injury early in training camp has left Jameill Showers in place as No. 2 on the depth chart.

The rumor mill has tied the Cowboys to virtually every possible available quarterback since Moore was injured. That includes Mark Sanchez most recently, who the Denver Broncos may be looking to trade or could wind up releasing.

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Mettenberger would automatically become the Cowboys’ most experienced healthy quarterback, for better or worse. Among the current options to add depth at the position, that should automatically grab the attention of Jerry Jones.

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