Ex-NFL star Tony Romo reveals he was dealing with an illness after broadcast performance drew fan criticism

Former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo was widely criticized for his performance as a commentator during the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Romo, 45, revealed that he was battling an unspecified illness during the game.

"We had a bunch of guys sick, we were just grinding through it. You’re not going to miss a playoff game," Romo said during an appearance on "Schein on Sports." "It’s too much fun."

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