ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 26: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys points at the line of scrimmage as the Cowboys play the Detroit Lions during the second half at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

With one classy gesture, Dak Prescott shows why he’s the new leader of the Cowboys    

He's learning well.

Tony Romo shocked the football world by announcing his retirement on the same day the Dallas Cowboys were going to release him. The now former quarterback is on his way to the broadcast booth as an analyst for CBS.

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The man who took his starting job, Dak Prescott, posted this classy thank you on Instagram:

Being a leader on and off the field is not only about making tough decisions, but also being gracious. Prescott, the former Mississippi State standout,  has clearly learned that lesson.

As a rookie, Prescott threw for 3,667 yards with 23 touchdowns against just four interceptions.