With a three day celebration of football getting underway last night from AT&T Stadium at the 2018 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys came away without addressing their pressing needs at both wide receiver and left guard. Now entering day two with Leighton Vander Esch already selected, the Cowboys have a Hall of Fame sized hole on the roster.
This morning, it was reported that Tight End Jason Witten will retire from the National Football League after 15 years with the Dallas Cowboys. Witten will follow in the footsteps of the quarterback he played the most games for, CBS Sports’ Tony Romo, as he departs for the vacant analyst position with ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
Jason Witten is planning to retire after 15 years to join ESPN's new Monday Night Football broadcast team as a lead analyst but will meet today with owner Jerry Jones before making his decision final, per sources.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) April 27, 2018
This day was always coming soon for the Cowboys. Saying goodbye to a team legend that the Cowboys were never able to reach the Super Bowl with was never going to be easy though, and even with today’s draft bringing new and exciting players, there will be a dark cloud over Dallas.
Witten’s production had steadily declined in recent seasons, but his commitment to being Jason Garrett’s perfect “right kind of guy” never wavered. Catching only 63 passes from Dak Prescott in 2017, Witten recorded just one season with fewer receptions in 15 years – his rookie campaign of 2003.
The Dallas Cowboys will never be in the market to replace Jason Witten.
Even with this news coming in the middle of a draft, giving the Cowboys a chance to add a dynamic tight end that better fits their new-look offense, Witten’s total impact on America’s Team will be felt for a very long time.
Jason Witten remaining in the public eye with Monday Night Football may feel awkward at first for Cowboys fans that embraced the TE as theirs for so many years. We wish Jason the best of luck in his new broadcasting career.
See you in Canton, #82.
You will be missed my friend you are truly the G.O.A.T
Im a big Wit fan but GOAT tho??? Maybe greatest cowboys te but not even in top 5 of greatest TE’s
I’ll tell you right now your an idiot don’t even text back jackass
Im a jackass for stating that Witten isnt better than Tony Gonzalez and the greats. But your caught up in feelings towards me for stating that. FOH pussy
Yea real easy to talk shit through the Internet you little bitch bet you wouldn’t say that to my face
Get out your feelings pussy Jason Witten is so dear to your heart he’s got you arguing wit people online lol
Yea come down to where I’m and say that in person bet you won’t this conversation is over
Ok if you say so. Enjoy your weekend pussy
You to you bitch ass hoe
Good luck Wit Its been real. This is actually a blessing in the sky. This offense is getting younger and faster. I can’t wait to see the duo of Rico and Jarwin
Good call Senator! Time was really catching you up. I will wear with more pride your jersey!!! The best in your new career!!
Late reports that Witten may be thinking about his decision this weekend. But he knows the end is in sight, and the MNF booth is open right now. Too bad his years in Dallas never included a Lombardi.
Let the Rico era begin! ;^)
I read that part of the Witten talk with JJ concerned that bonus, he picked up in March, for redoing his contract…so there’s that sticky money thing. That all may be a nuttin-burger or maybe not.
In reality it will be a donnybrook now in camp at TE, unless Witten un-retires. Likely at least 1 TE drafted tomorrow, and maybe somebody signed from a practice squad. I think Gathers will be in learning mode as a blocker, but could be a real upgrade in the pass patterns.