The Cowboys parted ways with quarterback Kyle Orton on Tuesday.
Orton missed all offseason workouts and was fined close to $70,000. He has been considering retirement since the end of last season.
Releasing Orton freed up just over $1.1 million in salary cap space for 2014 and just over $2 million in 2015 as well as Orton's $3.25 million salary for the season.
Orton played well in place of Romo for the final game of the season completing 33 of 51 passes for 398 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He finishes his NFL career at .500 with a 35-35 record starting.
The Cowboys will now turn to Brandon Weeden and Caleb Hanie to take over the back up quarterback position.
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