the conference) in passing with an average of 256.6 yards-per-game. In rushing, the Cowboys were 17th in the league (seventh in the conference) with an average of 109.1 yards-per-game. The offense gained 478 total yards and scored six touchdowns, which tied for the fourth-most in a season opener in franchise history against the Giants as Tony Romo threw for a season-high 336 yards. The offensive line blocked for a 100-yard rusher, Marion Barber, a 100-yard receiver, Terrell Owens and a 300-yard passer, (Tony) Romo in a road game against the Bears on September 23, for the first time since a road game against the Redskins on September 12, 1999. On March 9, 2007, Colombo was re-signed by the Cowboys to a two-year contract worth US$7 million with a $4 million signing bonus. On December 25, 2008, he finalized a contract extension worth $22 million, with $11.5 million guaranteed, through the 2012 season. On November 15, 2009, in a game against the Green Bay Packers, Colombo broke his left fibula after a defensive player rolled into his leg. The injury opened the door for Doug Free to start 7 games, while performing at a high level. Colombo made his return on January 3, 2010 in the playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles which Dallas won 34–14 to advance to the second round to face the Minnesota Vikings which was a 3-34 loss. On July 28, 2011, after five seasons in Dallas, he was released as part of a youth movement on the offensive line. Miami Dolphins (2011) On July 31, 2011, Colombo was signed as free agent by the Miami Dolphins, reuniting with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations. He became the starting right tackle when Vernon Carey was moved to right guard. He wasn't re-signed after the season. Retirement On April 20, 2012, Colombo returned to Dallas to retire as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Coaching career Prior to the 2016 season, the Dallas Cowboys hired Colombo as an assistant offensive line coach. On October 29, 2018, the Cowboys released offensive line coach Paul Alexander and promoted Colombo to that position. He would continue in that position for the 2019 season. On January 8, 2020, it was reported that Colombo would not return to the team's coaching staff following the firing of head coach Jason Garrett and subsequent hiring