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An “Inspiration,” Witten Retires With A Legacy Of Leadership, Dependability

FRISCO, Texas – There’s a poignant reason Jason Witten began his emotional retirement press conference with the famous “broken jaw” story from 2003, his first season with the Dallas Cowboys under the steel glare of Hall-of-Fame coach Bill Parcells.

For 15 years, Witten refused to let anyone down. Not teammates, not coaches, not the Jones family, certainly not himself.

The outpouring of support from friends, family and colleagues who attended Thursday’s announcement was heartwarming confirmation.

No, Jason Witten never let anyone down.

For 15 years, he lifted others up.

“You’re an inspiration to me as well as everybody that’s ever said they were a Dallas Cowboy,” Jerry Jones said.