Tony Romo Had Plans To Propose?

The Internet has been running rampant this week with reports that Jessica Simpson has split from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

While reps for the Texan twosome have been busy denying the split, a source close to the Romo camp told Pop Tarts that their relationship has hit a “rough patch” but might not be totally over just yet.

After all, he apparently already had plans to get down on one knee for the songstress, and just recently she referred to him as her “future husband” in Glamour magazine.

According to our inside source, Tony was organizing an “intimate dinner for friends and family” to take place in Texas within the next few weeks in anticipation of announcing his engagement to the eldest Simpson sister.

“Every couple has their problems; we’re hoping that they’ll have a break and work it all out,” the source said. Calls to Simpson’s rep were not returned.

So while Romo’s initial matrimonial plans seem to have been put on the back-burner, Jess and Tony are apparently still “talking.”

So what’s the problem?

Romo, 28, reportedly still has a roommate and loves his freedom, while Jess, 27, already has been married and divorced and has made it clear she wants to be a mom soon.

“Jessica has made no secret of the fact she wants to get married, and with all the Ashlee wedding talk and Jess’ dad’s involvement, Tony was obviously feeling it,” another source said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he just couldn’t go through with the proposal and that’s what’s caused the break.”

On that note, Pop Tarts has been told that rumors regarding Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s wedding are true and they are set to tie the knot just outside L.A. this weekend. At this stage we’re told that Tony won’t be attending.

Update: Jessica turned up at Hennessy’s Jazz Night at Teddy’s in L.A. on Thursday with three gal pals, donning a skimpy black dress, Pop Tarts has been told.

Simpson apparently “shook her booty all night long” with her eye on the door, perhaps hoping that her ex John Mayer (who often stops by for an impromptu performance) would show up.

According to our spy, her soon-to-be brother-in-law Wentz also stopped by and gave her a particularly lengthy hug (soothing some heartache?), and she stumbled out the door “somewhat intoxicated” in the wee hours with a friend holding her up.

(source)