Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has announced his retirement from the NFL so that he may join ESPN as a member of the new Monday Night Football broadcast team.
What They Are Saying:
- Connor Schell, ESPN Executive Vice President, Content: We want to congratulate Jason Witten on a Hall of Fame caliber career with the Dallas Cowboys and we are thrilled to welcome him to ESPN and Monday Night Football. Jason’s passion, his insight, and his ability to clearly communicate his knowledge of the game thoroughly impressed us. He has all the potential to be an exceptional analyst and we can’t wait to get started.
- Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company (via Twitter): Congratulations #jasonwitten. You were a quality player. You are a quality person. The #dallascowboys were lucky to have you with them for 15 years & #espn is very fortunate to have you join their team! Thanks and good luck!
Jason Witten Career Highlights:
- Pro Bowl (2004-2010, 2012-2014, 2017)
- First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010)
- Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2012)
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2012)
NFL Records:
- Most receptions in a single season by a tight end: 110 (2012)
- Most receptions in a single game by a tight end: 18 (October 28, 2012)
- Most consecutive games played by a tight end: 239
- Most consecutive games started by a tight end: 229
Key Upcoming Monday Night Football Broadcasts:
- August 16 (New York Jets at Washington Redskins): First pre-season broadcast by new commentating team)
- September 10 (New York Jets at Detroit Lions): First regular season broadcast
- November 5 (Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys): Witten returns to Dallas for the first time as a broadcaster
More on ESPN’s Monday Night Football:
- Monday Night Football Schedule Announced
- Sean McDonough Departing Monday Night Football; Returning to College Football
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