For fans first seeing the news, it must seem like waking up to some sort of dream. The Dallas Cowboys no longer have a looming need at the tight end position suddenly. After more than a year away from the game and being in the booth for Monday Night Football, soon-to-be 37-year old tight end Jason Witten has decided to return to the playing field for the Cowboys in 2019.
Whispers about a possible Witten retirement started to become more audible during last year’s NFL draft. Then there was word that the 15-year veteran was mulling over an offer from ESPN to as a color commentator.