Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982) is an American former professional football tight end for 17 seasons, primarily for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He currently is the head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Witten ranks second in all-time career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end, trailing only Tony Gonzalez. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time.[1][2][3]
Witten with the Cowboys in 2017 | |||||||
| Liberty Christian (TX) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Head coach | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born: | May 6, 1982 Washington, D.C., U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 263 lb (119 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Elizabethton (Elizabethton, Tennessee) | ||||||
| College: | Tennessee (2000–2002) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
| As a player: | |||||||
| As a coach: | |||||||
| |||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||
| |||||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||||
| |||||||
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Initially retiring in 2018, he became a color analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football. After working as an ESPN color analyst for the 2018 season, Witten returned to the NFL for the 2019 season, reuniting with the Cowboys. Witten then joined the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2020 season. Witten afterward retired again but signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Cowboys.
Early life edit
Witten has one cousin, Triston Witten, and two older brothers, Ryan and Shawn. All were raised in Washington D.C., but attended Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, Tennessee.[4] Witten's father, a 6'8", 300 lb. mailman, became addicted to alcohol and drugs when Witten was 6 and became abusive toward Witten's mother, Kim, and Witten's older brothers.[5] When Witten was 11, he moved to Elizabethton to live with his grandparents.[6] His grandfather, Dave Rider, was the coach of the football team where Witten was a two-way player, playing linebacker and tight end.[7]
Witten became a three-year starter playing both linebacker and tight end, while helping his team reach the state semi-finals three times. As a senior linebacker, he finished the season with 163 tackles (registering a career school record 450), nine sacks, two interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and two blocked kicks. That year, he received several accolades: All-American, All-State (also as a junior), USA Today Player of the Year for Tennessee, East Tennessee Player of the Year, Region Defensive Player of the Year and runner-up for the Mr. Football award.[8] He had 26 receptions and 14 touchdowns on offense. He also played basketball, where he averaged 15 points and 12 rebounds per game.[9]
College career edit
2000 season edit
In 2000, Witten accepted a scholarship to the University of Tennessee, with the promise from head coach Phillip Fulmer that he would be played at defensive end. Witten began his first year playing special teams and also saw time as a second-string defensive end.[10]
After injuries impacted the depth at the tight end position, he was moved to the offensive side midway through the season. Although Witten did not agree with the change and even considered transferring, he eventually came around and was used primarily as a blocker while he learned the position. He also started in his first two games.[11] As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games and recorded one reception on the season, which went for 11 yards in a 70–3 victory over Louisiana–Monroe.[12][13]
2001 season edit
Witten appeared in all 13 games as a sophomore, catching 28 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns.[14] He scored his first collegiate touchdown in a 35–24 victory over Alabama in their annual rivalry game.[15] Witten had 125 receiving yards and a touchdown in Tennessee's Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan.[16] Witten's performance in the 45–17 victory marked the third most receiving yards in a bowl game in Tennessee history.[17]
2002 season edit
As a junior, Witten had a breakout year, setting school records for a tight end in receptions (39) and receiving yards (493) with five touchdowns, including one of the most memorable receptions in school history, a game-winning touchdown in the sixth overtime against Arkansas.[18][19] He received All-SEC (SEC) and Academic All-SEC honors after leading the conference's tight ends in receptions and receiving yards.[20] He was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Tight End Award.[21]
Even though he decided to enter the NFL draft after his junior season and had played the position in only 20 games, Witten left ranked third all-time among the school's tight ends with 68 career receptions and fourth all-time with 797 receiving yards.[22][23]
Legacy edit
Following the 2017 college football season, Witten's name was placed on a college football award. The Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award honors a player who shows strong leadership qualities on and off the field.[24]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+3⁄4 in (1.97 m) | 264 lb (120 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) | 4.65 s | 31 in (0.79 m) | 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) | 25 reps | |||||
| All values from NFL Combine[25] | ||||||||||||
Dallas Cowboys edit
2003 season edit
Witten was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round with the 69th overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. He was the fifth tight end selected that year.[26] Although the Cowboys had a first-round grade on Witten, when their turn came in the first and second rounds, they selected cornerback Terrence Newman and Al Johnson based on team needs.[27] Undrafted free agent Tony Romo was another rookie who also arrived in Dallas in 2003 and would go on to become Witten's teammate throughout their careers, as well as his roommate during future team training camps and travel games.
Entering the league as a 20-year-old rookie, one of the youngest players in the NFL, Witten started seven of the 15 games he played in.[28] On September 7, he made his NFL debut in a 27–13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, where he had one reception for 13 yards.[29] Witten suffered a fractured jaw against the Arizona Cardinals, after being hit by Ronald McKinnon and Ray Thompson, which required surgery to have three plates inserted to help the healing.[30] He only missed one game and continued to play through the injury. Head coach Bill Parcells complimented Witten on his toughness.[31] Witten was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 2003 season.[32]
Witten finished his rookie year with 35 receptions for 347 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.[33] He made his playoff debut in the Wild Card Round against the Carolina Panthers. He had four receptions for 30 yards in the 29–10 loss.[34]
2004 season edit
Witten had a breakout season in 2004, finishing with 87 receptions for 980 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. His 87 receptions led the NFC and were the 11th most in NFL history by a tight end and a Cowboys team record for the position.[35][36] In Week 7, against the Green Bay Packers, he had eight receptions for 112 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 41–20 loss.[37] On November 15, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had nine receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10.[38] He was selected to his first Pro Bowl.[39]
2005 season edit
Witten finished sixth in the NFL among tight ends in total receptions and became the first Cowboys tight end to have at least 65 receptions in consecutive seasons.[40] He had 66 receptions for 757 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions for the 9–7 Cowboys in 2005.[41] As a result of his successful season, he was named to his second Pro Bowl.[42]
2006 season edit
At the end of the 2006 season, Witten became just the tenth tight end in NFL history to post three consecutive seasons with at least 60 receptions.[43] He registered 64 receptions for 754 yards and one touchdown, while being named to his third Pro Bowl in as many seasons.[44][45]
On July 22, Witten signed a six-year, $29 million contract extension through 2012. The deal contained $12 million guaranteed, including a $6 million signing bonus and a $6 million option bonus in the second year.[46]
2007 season edit
Witten had a career year in 2007, breaking his own single-season Cowboys tight end record for receptions with 96 and becoming the first franchise tight end to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season. He became the third tight end in NFL history with 96 or more catches.[47] He started the season off strong with six receptions for 116 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 45–35 victory over the New York Giants in Week 1.[48] In the Week 9 game on November 4, while playing on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles, he made a 53-yard reception after losing his helmet.[49][50] On December 9 against the Detroit Lions in Week 14, Witten's 15 receptions tied an NFL record held by Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr., for most receptions in a game by a tight end in NFL history.[51] In the following game against the Eagles in Week 15, Witten became the first Dallas tight end ever to gain over 1,000 receiving yards in a season. Witten was also one of the NFL-record 13 Cowboys players selected to the Pro Bowl.[52] He was named as a First-team All-Pro for the 2007 season.[53] Witten was nominated for the 2007 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which was won by Jason Taylor.[54]
The Cowboys made the playoffs with a 13–3 record, winning the NFC East and earning the top seed in the NFC.[55] In the Divisional Round against the New York Giants, he had seven receptions for 81 yards in the 21–17 loss.[56]
2008 season edit
In Week 2, Witten recorded seven receptions for 110 receiving yards in the 41–37 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.[57] Witten made his 400th NFL reception in the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13 as part of a nine-reception, 115-yard, one-touchdown performance.[58][59] On December 28, against the Eagles in Week 17, he completed a 42-yard pass to Terrell Owens for the first pass of his NFL career.[60] Witten posted 81 receptions, which ranked 13th in the NFL for 2008, 952 yards, four touchdowns, and was named a starter for the 2008 Pro Bowl.[61][62][63]
2009 season edit
Witten recorded his first 100-yard game of the 2009 season in Week 12 against the Oakland Raiders. In the 24–7 victory, he had five receptions for 107 receiving yards.[64] In the following game, against the New York Giants, he had 14 receptions for 156 receiving yards in the 31–24 loss.[65] In Week 16, against the Washington Redskins, he had six receptions for 117 receiving yards in the 17–0 victory.[66] Overall, Witten recorded another Pro Bowl season, making 94 receptions for 1,030 yards and two touchdowns while starting all 16 games.[67][68] He was given the NFL Iron Man Award.[69]
The Cowboys finished with a 11–5 record and made the playoffs.[70] In the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had four receptions for 27 receiving yards in the 34–14 victory.[71] In the Divisional Round against the Minnesota Vikings, he had ten receptions for 98 receiving yards in the 34–3 loss.[72]
2010 season edit
Witten banged his head on the turf after making a catch in a Week 2 loss against the Chicago Bears. He was forced to miss the rest of the game with a concussion.[73]
In a Week 15 game against the Washington Redskins, Witten became the fastest tight end to make 600 receptions (125 games).[74] He accomplished this with a 10-catch, 140-yard, one-touchdown day at home.[75] He received his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl selection when he was named as the starting tight end for the NFC.[76]
At the end of the season, Witten was named tight end of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association.[77]
Overall, Witten finished the 2010 season with 94 receptions for 1,002 yards and nine touchdowns.[78] He was named as a First-team All-Pro for the second time in his career.[79] He was ranked No. 36 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.[80]
2011 season edit
Witten started the 2011 season with consecutive 100-yard receiving games in a loss to the New York Jets and a victory over San Francisco 49ers.[81][82] On November 13, in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills, Witten surpassed Ozzie Newsome to become the tight end with the third most receptions in NFL history with 663.[83] Witten finished the season with 79 receptions for 942 receiving yards and five touchdowns playing in all 16 games.[84] He was ranked 75th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.[85]
2012 season edit
On August 13, 2012, Witten suffered a lacerated spleen in the preseason opener against the Oakland Raiders and missed the rest of the preseason.[86] There was talk that the seriousness of the injury could keep him out of action for a considerable time.[87]
On September 5, Witten battled back and was able to play in the season opener, catching two passes for 10 yards in a 24–17 victory over the New York Giants.[88] Witten's availability for the game was in question due to the spleen injury he suffered during the preseason, but he was active for the game after being medically cleared to play.[89]
During Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, Witten caught four passes for 58 yards.[90] He finished the game with 702 career receptions to become just the second player in franchise history to reach 700 catches and the third tight end in NFL history to do so. Witten became the fastest tight end to reach 700 catches, reaching the milestone in 145 games.[91] Witten became the youngest wide receiver/tight end to reach 700 catches at 30 years and 133 days. This record was later broken in Week 3 by Cardinals' wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald who totaled 707 career catches with 29 years, 23 days. His 58-yard performance gave him 7,977 receiving yards for his career passing former Cowboy Jackie Smith for fourth all-time in receiving yards among tight ends.[citation needed]
After Week 3, Witten passed Ozzie Newsome for third place all-time in receiving yards among tight ends.[92] In Week 8, a 29–24 loss to the New York Giants, Witten caught a career-high 18 passes for a career-high 167 yards. This is also a record for receptions by a tight end; the previous record of 15 receptions was set by Kellen Winslow in 1984.[93][94]
On November 4, in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, Witten set the Cowboys' all-time receptions record of 754, surpassing Michael Irvin's previous record of 750.[95]
On December 23, in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints, Witten set the NFL single-season record for receptions by a tight end (103), breaking the previous record of 102 receptions, which had been set by Tony Gonzalez in 2004.[96] He extended the record to 110 in the season finale.
On December 26, Witten was selected to his eighth Pro Bowl.[97] For the second time in his career, Witten was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, this time winning the award and the $25,000 donation to his charity.[98] Overall, he finished the 2012 season with 110 receptions for 1,039 yards and three touchdowns.[99] His 110 receptions were the second-most in franchise history behind Michael Irvin (111 in 1995) and ranked fifth in the NFL for the season.[100] He was ranked 41st among his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.[101]
2013 season edit
In the regular season opener against the New York Giants, Witten had two receiving touchdowns in the 36–31 victory.[102] In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Witten surpassed Shannon Sharpe with the second most receptions as a tight end in NFL history.[103] His three catches during the game brought his career total to 817.[104] In Week 5, against the Denver Broncos, he had seven receptions for 121 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 51–48 shootout loss.[105] In Week 12, in the second divisional game against the Giants, he added two more receiving touchdowns in the 24–21 victory.[106] In the season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had 12 receptions for 135 yards in the 24–22 loss.[107] He finished the 2013 season with starts in all 16 games. He recorded 73 receptions for 851 yards and eight touchdowns.[108] He was named to the Pro Bowl for the ninth time in his career.[109] He was ranked 98th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.[110]
2014 season edit
In a Week 5 game against the Houston Texans on October 5, Witten became only the third tight end with 10,000 career receiving yards, joining Shannon Sharpe and Tony Gonzalez.[111]
Witten became the all-time leader for consecutive starts by a tight end after he started against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6.[112][113] In that same game, he also became the second tight end in NFL history to reach 900 receptions.[114]
In Week 7, Witten had 27 yards against the New York Giants to move his career receiving yards to 10,065 to pass Shannon Sharpe (10,060) for the second-most receiving yards by an NFL tight end.[115] In Week 16, Witten sprained his knee against the Indianapolis Colts but was still able to play in the season finale against the Washington Redskins.[116][117]
That season, the Cowboys emphasized the running game and although his receiving production declined, his blocking was noticed while helping DeMarco Murray lead the NFL in rushing.[118][119] Witten finished with 60 receptions for 654 yards and five touchdowns.[120] He was named to his tenth career Pro Bowl for his 2014 season.[121] He was ranked 93rd by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.[122]
2015 season edit
In the regular season opener against the New York Giants, Witten had eight receptions for 60 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 27–26 victory.[123] In Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Witten suffered a right knee injury and two sprained ankles but was able to only miss a play and a half.[124] On November 22, against the Miami Dolphins he became the franchise's iron man, playing his 196th consecutive game and surpassing Bob Lilly.[125] Two weeks later, in a Monday Night Football game against the Washington Redskins, Witten became the 12th player and second tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions. The only other tight end with 1,000 or more catches is Tony Gonzalez.[126] On December 27, in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, he set the Cowboys record with his 118th consecutive game with a reception, passing Michael Irvin.[127]
During the 2015 season, Witten was asked to be more involved in the blocking than usual, because of the team playing with four different starting quarterbacks with varying degrees of knowledge of the offense.[128] He started all 16 games and led the Cowboys with 77 receptions for 713 yards and three touchdowns.[129]
2016 season edit
Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, Witten caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime, making him the first player in franchise history to score in 14 seasons.[130] In Week 9, against the Cleveland Browns, he had eight receptions for 134 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 35–10 victory.[131] He finished the season 16 receiving yards shy of Michael Irvin's all-time franchise record.[132] Overall, Witten started all 16 games and finished the regular season with 69 receptions for 673 receiving yards and three touchdowns.[133] He caught his first career post-season touchdown from Dak Prescott in the Cowboys' 34–31 Divisional Round loss to the Green Bay Packers.[134][135]
2017 season edit
On March 28, 2017, Witten signed a four-year contract extension with the Cowboys through the 2021 season.[136]
During a Week 1 19–3 victory against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, Witten recorded the Cowboys' lone touchdown.[137] In addition, he passed Michael Irvin for most career receiving yards in franchise history and also became the third player in NFL history to have at least 150 catches against one team, joining Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald.[138][139] On September 17, in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, Witten had ten receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown in the 42–17 defeat.[140] He started all 16 games and finished the season with 63 receptions for 560 yards and five touchdowns, on his way to his 11th Pro Bowl, which tied a Cowboys record with Bob Lilly.[141][142][143]
Initial retirement edit
On April 26, 2018, reports surfaced that Witten was going to retire and accept a position as the lead analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football telecasts. A week later, Witten officially announced his retirement and confirmed he would be joining Monday Night Football for the 2018 season.[144]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint) edit
On February 28, 2019, ESPN announced that Witten would return to the Cowboys on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, and leave his Monday Night Football position at the company.[145] In his return to the gridiron, Witten had three receptions for 15 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 35–17 victory over the New York Giants in the Cowboys' 2019 regular season opener.[146] Overall, in the 2019 season, Witten started all 16 games and recorded 63 receptions for 529 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[147]
Las Vegas Raiders edit
On March 25, 2020, Witten signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.[148] In Week 4, against the Buffalo Bills, he had his first touchdown as a Raider on a three-yard reception from quarterback Derek Carr.[149] He was fined US$15,000 by the NFL on October 5, 2020, for attending a maskless charity event hosted by teammate Darren Waller during the COVID-19 pandemic in violation of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols for the 2020 season.[150] In the 2020 season, he started seven games and recorded 13 receptions for 69 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.[151]
Second retirement edit
On January 27, 2021, Witten once again announced his retirement from the NFL and stated his intention to sign a one day contract to retire as a member of the Cowboys.[152]
NFL career statistics edit
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| NFL record (for tight end) | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season edit
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2003 | DAL | 15 | 7 | 35 | 347 | 9.9 | 36T | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | DAL | 16 | 15 | 87 | 980 | 11.3 | 42T | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 66 | 757 | 11.5 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | DAL | 16 | 15 | 64 | 754 | 11.8 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 96 | 1,145 | 11.9 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 81 | 952 | 11.8 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 94 | 1,030 | 11.0 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 94 | 1,002 | 10.7 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 79 | 942 | 11.9 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 110 | 1,039 | 9.4 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 73 | 851 | 11.7 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 64 | 703 | 11.0 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 77 | 713 | 9.3 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 69 | 673 | 9.8 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 63 | 560 | 8.9 | 28T | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | DAL | 16 | 16 | 63 | 529 | 8.4 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | LV | 16 | 7 | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 271 | 252 | 1,228 | 13,046 | 10.8 | 69 | 74 | 9 | 7 | |
Postseason edit
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2003 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | DAL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 125 | 8.9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | DAL | 2 | 2 | 11 | 134 | 12.2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 8 | 45 | 486 | 10.8 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
NFL records and achievements edit
- Most career NFL games played by a tight end: 271[153]
- Most receptions in a single game by a tight end: 18 (October 28, 2012)[154]
- 2012 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award winner[155]
- 4th in receptions in NFL history: 1,228 (as of 2021)[156]
- Most consecutive games played by a tight end: 235 (243 including playoffs)[157][158]
- Most consecutive games started by a tight end: 179 (186 including playoffs)[157][158]
- Fastest tight end to make 600 receptions (125 games)[159]
Cowboys franchise records edit
- Most career receptions: 1,215[160][157]
- Most career receiving yards: 12,977[157][158]
- Most receptions in a single game: 18 (October 28, 2012, against the New York Giants)[161]
- Most games played: 255[157]
- Most consecutive games started: 179[157]
- First tight end to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season[162]
- First tight end to have at least 65 receptions in consecutive seasons
- First player in franchise history to score in 16 seasons
Coaching career edit
On February 1, 2021, Witten was named the head football coach at Liberty Christian School.[163]
Personal life edit
Witten resides in Westlake, Texas, located in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, with his wife Michelle, an emergency room nurse at Dallas's Parkland Memorial Hospital,[164] and their four children, C.J., Cooper, Landry, and Hadley Grace.[165] Witten is a Christian, and appears in a video on I Am Second in which he talks about his faith.[166]
Witten wrote an opinion piece for ESPN, titled "How Twitter has become NFL locker room poison" in which he detailed the potential negative impact social media can have, particularly on younger players, from his personal experiences.[167]
In 2021 and just days after his retirement from the NFL, Witten spurned the overtures of several NFL and college teams to coach and was named the head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.[168]
References edit
- ^ Scott, J.P. (June 21, 2022). . Athlon Sports. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Fragoza, James (October 24, 2021). . Pro Football Network. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Brandt, Gil. . NFL.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Epps, Michael (November 30, 2019). "Jason Witten talks Elizabethton, Cowboys, and more after Cyclones playoff win". WJHL. from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Price, S. L. (December 7, 2015). "For Jason Witten, it would hurt more not to play". Sports Illustrated. from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Jean-Jacques (August 9, 2012). "Dez Bryant has a role model handy". ESPN.com. from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ^ Cooley, Joshua (March 18, 2009). . Baptist Courier. Archived from the original on August 11, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Jason Witten to be inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame". KWTX.com. January 24, 2019. from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Hayes, Tim (May 10, 2018). "Elizabethton teammates remember Jason Witten". Bristol Herald Courier – Tricities. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "The story of Jason Witten's position switch from DE to TE in college; 'he was a little peeved'". Dallas News. May 14, 2018. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, Jeff (December 11, 2015). . Dallas Cowboys. Archived from the original on May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Louisiana-Monroe at Tennessee Box Score, September 23, 2000". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ . Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2001 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Tennessee at Alabama Box Score, October 20, 2001". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Philpott, Roy (April 27, 2003). "Witten Added in the 3rd Round". 247Sports. from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Tennessee Volunteers 2020 Football Media Guide, Records" (PDF). Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. (PDF) from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2002 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Arkansas at Tennessee Box Score, October 5, 2002". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "2002 Southeastern Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Tennessee Volunteers 2020 Football Media Guide, Honors" (PDF). Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. (PDF) from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Witten College Stats". from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Vols TE Witten to enter NFL Draft". Gainesville Sun. Associated Press. January 13, 2003. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Spencer, Adam (August 16, 2017). "First-ever Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award to be handed out following 2017 season". Saturday Down South. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Witten | Combine Results | TE – Tennessee". NFL Combine Results. from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 2, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2003 Dallas Cowboys Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (May 3, 2018). "Ironman Illustrations: Anecdotes From Jason Witten's 15 Years As A Cowboy". DallasCowboys.com. from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys – September 7th, 2003". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Cowboys TE Witten Has Broken Jaw". AP NEWS. October 5, 2003. from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Archer, Todd (May 4, 2018). "Bill Parcells: Jason Witten is what NFL is supposed to be". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "2003 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2003 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Wild Card – Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers – January 3rd, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "2004 NFL Receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers – October 24th, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – November 15th, 2004". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2004 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 9, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2005 NFL Receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2005 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2005 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Frye, Ryan (August 13, 2010). "Sports Spotlight: Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten". TriCitiesSports.com. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2006 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Sturm, Bob (January 31, 2011). . The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on November 17, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2007 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 9th, 2007". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – November 4th, 2007". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Davison, Drew (August 21, 2016). "Jason Witten 'honored' seeing iconic helmetless picture at The Star". Star Telegram. from the original on January 21, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions – December 9th, 2007". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2007 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2007 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten Finalist for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award". Tri-Cities Sports. January 21, 2013. from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2007 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Divisional Round – New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – January 13th, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – September 15th, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Engel, Mac (November 28, 2008). "Witten breaks through". The Seattle Times. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – November 27th, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – December 28th, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2008 NFL Receiving". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 10, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2008 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys – November 26th, 2009". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – December 6th, 2009". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – December 27th, 2009". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2009 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Vetrano, Ace (February 3, 2013). . Pro Player Insiders. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "2009 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Wild Card – Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – January 9th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Divisional Round – Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings – January 17th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Watkins, Calvin (September 19, 2010). "Cowboys' Witten, Jenkins injured vs. Bears". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Hamm, Timm (October 3, 2021). "Tight End Position Means Cowboys Production". Sports Illustrated. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – December 19th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2010 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ . NFL Alumni. February 5, 2011. Archived from the original on February 8, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2010 NFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2011 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 2, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets – September 11th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers – September 18th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Archer, Todd (November 13, 2011). "Jason Witten Among Elite Tight Ends". ESPN.com. from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2012 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Werder, Ed; Archer, Todd (August 15, 2012). "Cowboys TE Witten has 'serious' spleen injury". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Archer, Todd (August 16, 2012). "Jason Witten hopes to avoid surgery". ESPN.com. from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – September 5th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Archer, Todd (September 6, 2012). "Jason Witten has two catches in win". ESPN.com. from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – September 16th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Archer, Todd (September 17, 2012). "Jason Witten won't use injury, hits as excuse". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Archer, Todd (October 12, 2012). "Jason Witten hopes to speak with Ozzie Newsome". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ MacMahon, Tim (October 28, 2012). "Jason Witten sets Cowboys' record". ESPN.com. from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – October 28th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ MacMahon, Tim (November 4, 2012). "Record-breaking Jason Witten: 'You play to compete for championships'". ESPN.com. from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Archer, Todd (December 23, 2012). "Jason Witten sets receptions record". ESPN.com. from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "2012 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2012 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on December 30, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "2013 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 8th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Moore, David (September 19, 2013). "Cowboys' Jason Witten passes Shannon Sharpe to rank No. 2 on NFL's all-time tight end list". Dallas News. from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Steele, David (September 15, 2013). "Jason Witten moves to No. 2 on all-time tight end receptions list – NFL". Sporting News. from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ^ "Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys – October 6th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – November 24th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – December 29th, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2013 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on April 7, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Mullenax, Steven (October 5, 2014). "Cowboys Jason Witten Surpasses 10,000 Career Receiving Yards". The Landry Hat. from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Jason Witten – Profile". National Football League. from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Cox, Daniel (March 12, 2013). . Atlanta Falcons.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Hartstein, Larry (October 12, 2014). "Jason Witten becomes second tight end with 900 catches". CBS Sports. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Birchfield, Jeff (October 23, 2014). "Latest milestones put Witten in rare company". Johnson City Press. from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys – December 21st, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins – December 28th, 2014". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "2014 Dallas Cowboys Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on September 15, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2014 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "2015 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 13th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Brzezinski, Alec (September 20, 2015). "Jason Witten sprained both ankles, knee against Eagles, kept playing". Sporting News. from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ George, Brandon (November 16, 2015). "Iron Man: Jason Witten ties Bob Lilly's Cowboys record for consecutive-game streak". Dallas News. from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Archer, Todd (December 7, 2015). "Jason Witten becomes 12th player, second TE with 1,000 catches". ESPN.com. from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ Crisp, Scott (December 28, 2015). "Jason Witten Quietly Makes Some History". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Jean-Jacques (December 29, 2015). "Jason Witten's blocking helped Cowboys' Kellen Moore stay upright". ESPN.com. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – October 30th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on December 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns – November 6th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Brinson, Will (March 28, 2017). "Ageless tight end Jason Witten reportedly signs four-year extension with Cowboys". CBS Sports. from the original on June 11, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – January 15th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 15, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Reed, Jesse (May 10, 2019). "Jason Witten catches first career playoff TD". Yardbarker. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Orr, Conor (March 28, 2017). "Jason Witten lands contract extension with Cowboys". National Football League. from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 10th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Archer, Todd (September 11, 2017). "TE Witten sets Cowboys receiving yards record". ESPN.com. from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Goudeau, Jonathan (September 11, 2017). "Dallas Shuts New York's Defense Down In Season Opening Win". thesuavereport.com. from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos – September 17th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on October 15, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on November 14, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (January 22, 2018). "Witten Added to Pro Bowl Roster; Ties Franchise Record With 11 Appearances". DallasCowboys.com. from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "2017 NFL Pro Bowlers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (May 3, 2018). "Cowboys TE Jason Witten retires after 15 seasons". National Football League. from the original on November 12, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ Archer, Todd (March 1, 2019). "Witten to return to Cowboys, leaving MNF booth". ESPN.com. from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ "New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 8th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Charean (March 17, 2020). "Raiders agree to terms with Jason Witten on one-year deal". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders – October 4th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Dubow, Josh (October 5, 2020). "AP source: 10 Raiders players fined for COVID-19 violations". APNews.com. from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Jason Witten 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Jason Witten retires after 17 years in the NFL". The Athletic. January 27, 2021. from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Becker, Jon (January 3, 2021). "Raiders' Jason Witten breaks one of Tony Gonzalez's NFL records". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Katzowitz, Josh (October 29, 2012). "Jason Witten's 18 catches a tight end record". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year". National Football League. from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ "NFL Receptions Career Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Jason Witten – Game Logs". NFL.com. from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ a b c Hille, Bob (May 3, 2018). . Sporting News. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019.
- ^ "NFL All-Time TE Rankings: How Jason Witten stacks up after Mike Mayock says he belongs on Mount Rushmore". CBS Sports. April 15, 2020. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Career Receiving Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Most Catches in a Game, Dallas Cowboys". StatMuse. from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Single-Season Receiving Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ Gamel, Steve (August 20, 2021). "Cowboys legend Jason Witten willing to 'do it all' as Liberty Christian's football coach". Denton Record-Chronicle. from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Land, Meredith (December 14, 2010). "Wife of Cowboys Star Shines in the ER". NBC – DFW. from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Jason Witten Biography". jasonwitten82.com. from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Witten I Am Second Testimony". I Am Second. from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Witten, Jason (July 27, 2018). "How Twitter has become NFL locker room poison". ESPN.com. from the original on December 12, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ Archer, Todd (February 1, 2021). "Retired NFL star Witten to coach at Texas HS". ESPN.com. from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
External links edit
- Official website
- Jason Witten on Twitter
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference