FRISCO – After 17 seasons, Jason Witten withdraws from NFL.
He intends to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of Dallas Cowboys in March, when his contract with Las Vegas Raiders expires at the end of the league year.
WittenThe 38-year-old played 16 seasons for Cowboys and spent the 2020 campaign with Raiders. No tight end in history NFL played in more games than the 271 in Witten, and only a member of Hall of Fame, Tony Gonzalez, accumulated several receptions and yards at the position.
“A coach once said to me, ‘The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the legacy of a great example,'” he said. Witten A ESPN. “As I say goodbye, I leave knowing that, for 17 seasons, I have given him everything. Football is a great game that has taught me valuable lessons and I look forward to passing this knowledge on to the next generation. “
He retired in the first instance after the 2017 season and spent 2018 as an analyst for “Monday night football“from ESPN, but chose to return to Cowboys in 2019.
A preliminary election in the third round of 2003, Witten it has become one of the best tight ends in history NFL. He has been named 11 times for Pro Bowl 11, connecting the defensive line of Hall of Fame, Bob Lilly, for most in history Dallas, and was considered a completely tight end for his ability to block as well as his ability to catch passes. In 2012, the winner was named NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for his work with his wife, Michelle, through its foundation.
He is the historical leader for Cowboys in receptions (1,215) and courtyards (12,977), and the second in landing receptions (72). He added four seasons of at least 1,000 meters and, in 2012, set the record for most receptions with a tight finish (110), one that was eventually surpassed.
He set a club record with 255 games, including 245 starts, another club record. He missed only one career game with a broken jaw as a rookie. He caught 13 passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns for Raiders, but was praised by the head coach Jon Gruden and he also tightly ended Darren Waller for his guidance.
A coaching career has been mentioned as a possibility as the next move for Witten. He was linked to opportunities in NFL and at the college level right away, if you decide to start down that path. No doubt it will be part of Ring of Honor from Cowboys, and you will be eligible for The famous hall of professional football in 2026.