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Jason Witten Through the Years
Jason Witten entered the National Football League in 2003 as a third-round pick with the Dallas Cowboys. Witten went on to spend 15 seasons with the Cowboys, where he was a two-time All-Pro selection and an 11-time Pro Bowler. He ranks fourth all-time in NFL career receptions. He announced his retirement on May 3, 2018 to join ESPN's "Monday Night Football" as an analyst. On Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, Witten announced that he has decided to return for a 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboy players, from left, Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Roy Williams, and Flozell Adams pose for photos before NFC practice for the Pro Bowl football game, at the Ihilani Resort in Kapolei, Hawaii, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007.

The Dallas Cowboys' Jason Witten (82) runs with the football after losing his helmet during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. Dallas won, 38-17.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten responds to a question as he does an interview by his locker prior to team practice at the Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during NFL training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Oxnard, Calif.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) runs after a catch against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Cleveland.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) walks on the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Texas Stadium on Oct. 26, 2008 in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Buccaneers, 13-9.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) warms up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Texas Stadium on Oct. 26, 2008 in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Buccaneers, 13-9.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten signs autographs at NFL training camp, Friday, July 25, 2008, in Oxnard, Calif.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) and quarterback Tony Romo (9) look on during a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) waits in the club area before introductions for an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It was the Cowboys' first regular season game in the new stadium.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) runs after a catch during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Cowboys won the game, 26-20, in overtime.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82), quarterback Tony Romo (9) and wide receiver Miles Austin (19) following a game against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates with wide receiver Miles Austin (19) after a touchdown catch during an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 in Oakland.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a 10-yard pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan, 3, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won the game, 24-0.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) warms up before an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in San Francisco. The Cowboys won the game, 27-24.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is brought down following a reception by Miami Dolphins Kevin Burnett (56), Karlos Dansby (58) and Vontae Davis (21) during an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore (30) tackles Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten walks off the bus to the locker room before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) calls his team together before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) attempts to make a one-handed catch during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 27, 2014. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys, 20-17, in Week 8.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Dallas Cowboys Jason Witten (82) and DeMarco Murray (29) talk in the team bench area in the final minutes of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) makes his way to the field prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 in Landover, Md. Dallas won, 19-16.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) attempts to fight through a tackle by the Carolina Panthers' Tre Boston after making a catch in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) receives the team's Bob Lilly Award before the 2016 NFL Week 16 regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Also pictured are Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Charlotte Anderson, Reliant Energy executive Scott Burns, Bob Lilly, and Witten's family. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 42-21.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) reviews a notebook of still photographs of plays during a 2016 NFL Week 13 regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minn. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings, 17-15.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates his touchdown against the Denver Broncos with wide receiver Brice Butler (19) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Denver.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) makes a one-handed catch for an 18-yard touchdown as San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) defends during a 2017 NFL Week 7 regular season game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Cowboys defeated the 49ers, 40-10.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten's cleats for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign before a 2017 NFL Week 13 regular season game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins, 38-14.

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) stand on the sideline during Pro Bowl football practice, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Kissimmee, Fla.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (second from right) and head coach Jason Garrett (left) present a silver football to tight end Jason Witten (right) and his family after he announced his retirement Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Frisco, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys signage for former tight end and now ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Jason Witten during a 2018 NFL Week 9 regular season game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former Dallas Cowboy and Hall of Famer Roger Staubach walk off the stage during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.

ESPN broadcasters Jason Witten and Joe Tessitore call the Chicago Bears' NFL Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Seahawks, 24-17.

ESPN analyst and former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is seen on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14.