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Check out Tony Romo back in uniform and throwing at Cowboys practice

Published Nov. 15, 2016 1:49 p.m. ET

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For the first time this season, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took part in practice Thursday. Romo was limited in his first official practice since suffering a back injury in the preseason.

Despite not having their franchise quarterback this season, the Cowboys have gotten off to a quick start, going 5-1 and sitting atop the NFC East. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has stepped up in Romo’s absence, leading many to wonder if Romo would retain his starting spot once his back fully healed.

But just seeing Romo back on the practice field gave the Cowboys a jolt.

“It was great just to have him out there the last couple days,” tight end Jason Witten said, via the team’s official website. “He brings some energy out there, and good to have him back. I know he's been starting this process in his recovery and rehabbing, and we want him to get healthy first and foremost. But it's great to see him out there on the field. I know he's doing everything he can to get back out there as soon as possible."

Though Romo was limited Thursday, the Cowboys are encouraged by what they’ve seen so far.

"He's getting stronger, got some pop on the ball and he's feeling better every day. So we're encouraged with his progress,” said offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, who was also asked about the timetable for Romo’s return. "I don't think we ever put a time on it because I don't know that knew exactly how long or still know how long it will be.”

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