Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys tight end who retired as the franchise's all-time leading receiver, with a record 1,152 regular season receptions over an extraordinary 16-year career.
Jason Witten is one of the NFL's all-time great tight ends, spending 17 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and becoming the franchise's all-time leading receiver. An 11-time Pro Bowl selection, Witten combined reliable hands with outstanding blocking ability, embodying the complete tight end. His consecutive games played streak and leadership as a veteran mentor made him one of the most respected players of his generation.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 2021
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2021
- Pro Bowl 11x
- All-Pro 5x
- Walter Payton Man of the Year 2012
- Dallas Cowboys franchise receptions record
Career Journey
Timeline
1982
👶 Born in Elizabethton, USA
2020
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Dallas Cowboys
🏟️ New England Patriots
🏆 Hall of Fame 2021
🏆 Pro Bowl 11x
🏆 All-Pro 5x
🏆 Walter Payton Man of the Year 2012
🏆 Dallas Cowboys franchise receptions record