CLEVELAND -- Johnny Manziel's days with the Browns have dwindled to hours.
The team is expected to release the troubled quarterback as early as Wednesday, when the NFL begins its new calendar year and free agency opens.
However, there's a chance the move could be delayed. The Browns may wait to see if there is another team willing to give up a late conditional draft pick for Manziel, who still faces legal difficulties and could be suspended by the league.
For weeks, the Browns have made it clear they've tired of Manziel's antics, which reached a crescendo when he was accused by an ex-girlfriend of hitting and threatening to kill her during a dispute in Texas. Last week, Dallas police turned their case over to a grand jury, which is considering whether to press charges against the 23-year-old (see full story).
Cowboys: Romo has shoulder surgery
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas quarterback Tony Romo has undergone shoulder surgery and should be ready for offseason workouts when they start in May.
Romo had the procedure Tuesday on the left collarbone that he broke twice last season, causing him to miss 12 games. The recovery time is six to eight weeks.
The first injury came in Week 2 against Philadelphia, and the Cowboys went 0-7 without him on their way to a last-place finish in the NFC East at 4-12. Dallas won in his return at Miami, but he got hurt again in his second game back against Carolina.
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Because of Romo's injuries, the Cowboys are likely to sign a backup in free agency to compete with Kellen Moore, who started the last two games in 2015.
Vikings: Entering free agency wary of risk
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings will again enter NFL free agency with a cautious approach.
Yes, they've made their share of high-dollar signings over the past decade, but under general manager Rick Spielman the roster-building strategy has further steered toward drafting and developing. Most of their money is spent on their own players.
When the market opens Wednesday afternoon with the new league year, the Vikings have the salary-cap space to be competitive.
They cleared an additional $11.5 million Tuesday by releasing wide receiver Mike Wallace. Team officials, though, have again spoken warily about the allure of free agency (see full story).