Cowboys TE Jason Witten Retires

The Dallas Cowboys’ all-time great informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and coach Jason Garrett he will retire to join the Monday Night Football crew, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed of the decision.

Witten ends his career as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, totaling 1,152 catches for 12,448 yards and 68 touchdowns.

An 11-time Pro Bowler, Witten holds several NFL records, including most receptions in a single season by a tight end (110 in 2012) and most catches in a game by a tight end (18 in 2012).

The sure-handed Witten also owns a cornucopia of team records, including most career receptions, most career receiving yards and most consecutive seasons with a reception, among others.

Witten’s 68 career receiving touchdowns ranks third in Cowboys history and fifth all-time among tight ends in NFL history.

Witten and Romo became one of the NFL’s most prolific duos, as well as BFFs, leading to the tight end’s two All-Pro honors (2007, 2010).

Witten’s retirement leaves Dallas with young question marks at the tight end position in Rico Gathers, Blake Jarwin and Geoff Swaim.