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| Jason Witten photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Thursday the Dallas Cowboys announced that the 36 year old will return to the team for the 2019 season. This will make Witten's 16th season in the NFL.
Witten played 15 years with the Cowboys from 2003 to 2017. In that time he amassed 1,152 receptions for 12,448 yards and 68 touchdowns which ranks fourth in receptions and second in career receiving yards for a tight end. He is a two time All Pro and an 11 time Pro Bowler.
Witten will officially sign a contract with the Cowboys who retained his rights since his retirement following the 2017 season.
Witten released a statement stating: “The fire inside of me to compete and play this game is just burning too strong,” Witten said in a statement. “This team has a great group of rising young stars, and I want to help them make a run at a championship. This was completely my decision, and I am very comfortable with it. I'm looking forward to getting back in the dirt.”
The future Hall of Famer may be setting himself up to coach for the Cowboys once his career is complete. The team has hired several former players to their coaching staff including offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna.
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