Tony Romo and John Elway posed for a picture, and away the rumors go.

Before the 2016-17 NFL season is even finished, Romo was spotted with Broncos executive and former quarterback legend John Elway at an event this weekend honoring House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The Washington photo op will only heighten rumors of the Broncos’ interest in adding the 13-year veteran to a quarterback rotation with young unprovens Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch.

NFL Network first linked Romo with Elway’s team two weeks ago, reporting Denver was the 36-year-old’s “No. 1 spot” — perhaps after seeing Peyton Manning finish his career by winning a Super Bowl with the Broncos.

Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders added to the drama when he sung Romo’s praises on an NFL Network show Sunday morning, albeit conceding to Elway’s ultimate authority.

“I believe I would benefit,” Sanders said when asked about the possibility of a Romo trade. “But one thing about it is: I’m always gonna take it back and I’m just gonna put it on John Elway. In John Elway I trust. If he does bring him over, I think Tony Romo will fit good in [offensive coordinator Mike] McCoy’s system. It’s a no-huddle, up-tempo offense. I think that it’s gonna be similar to the Cowboys. I think he has Demaryius Thomas and some receiver No. 10 on the other side. I feel like we will win ballgames with Tony Romo or potentially a championship.”

Whether Denver is his preferred destination, Romo is likely itching to find a team where he can regain his starting spot. Rookie Dak Prescott took over the Dallas offense this season after Romo injured his back in a preseason game and became the burgeoning face of the franchise as he led the Cowboys to a 13-3 record and a playoff berth.