Veteran tight end Jason Witten is leaving Dallas Cowboys for the second time in his career. But this time, he won’t retire. Instead, Witten will take on the colors of Las Vegas Raiders.

According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Witten has agreed to a one year deal with the Raiders on Tuesday. The Cowboys’ legend will reportedly have a salary of up to $4.75 million in 2020.

After following the 2017 NFL season, Witten decided to return to professional football in 2019 on a one-year deal with Dallas, where he spent the first 15 years of his career. He ended up starting all 16 games while contributing with 63 receptions for 529 yards and four touchdowns. These were among his lowest numbers since his rookie year.

During the offseason, Witten expressed the desire to continue playing football in 2020, saying he wants it to be with Cowboys. However, the Cowboys had other plans, which allowed the Raiders to swoop in and sign the 37-year-old.

Jason Witten leaves the Cowboys as one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. His 16 seasons and 255 games played the most of any Cowboys’ player while he also holds records franchise records for receptions (1,215) and receiving yards (12,977). During his time in Dallas, Witten earned 11 Pro Bowl nods alongside two First-Team All-Pro selections.

Las Vegas Raiders raid of Cowboys didn’t stop with Witten, as the team also signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins and safety Jeff Heath from Dallas. Raiders also brought in Rod Marinelli, who was Dallas’ defensive coordinator for the past five years, to coach their defensive line. 

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Veteran tight end Jason Witten enjoyed his comeback to football so much that he’s not even thinking about retiring again at this point. Witten, who came out of retirement to play with his Dallas Cowboys last season, recently said that he intends to play in 2020 as well.

Witten made an appearance at Collegiate Man of the Year Award show on Tuesday and used the opportunity to discuss his football future. The 37-year-old admitted that he sees coaching as a future career, but has that he has his mind set on playing at this point. He also acknowledged that he might have to go somewhere else in order to do so.

“I just think, yeah, coaching is in my future, but right now, I want to play while I can,” said Witten. “We’ll see where that takes place. Of course, I want that to be with the Dallas Cowboys. I’ll always be a Dallas Cowboy. But I also understand that, with all the changes, I may have to go somewhere else.”

Jason Witten entered the league in 2003 as Cowboys’ third-round pick and remained with the franchise until 2018 when he decided to retire. Witten joined Monday Night Football team shortly after that but never settled in the analyst role.

After one year in front of the camera, Witten un-retired and signed with Cowboys once again. He started all 16 games last season, catching 63 passes for 529 yards and four touchdowns.

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Veteran tight end Jason Witten is leaving Dallas Cowboys for the second time in his career. But this time, he won’t retire. Instead, Witten will take on the colors of Las Vegas Raiders.

According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Witten has agreed to a one year deal with the Raiders on Tuesday. The Cowboys’ legend will reportedly have a salary of up to $4.75 million in 2020.

After following the 2017 NFL season, Witten decided to return to professional football in 2019 on a one-year deal with Dallas, where he spent the first 15 years of his career. He ended up starting all 16 games while contributing with 63 receptions for 529 yards and four touchdowns. These were among his lowest numbers since his rookie year.

During the offseason, Witten expressed the desire to continue playing football in 2020, saying he wants it to be with Cowboys. However, the Cowboys had other plans, which allowed the Raiders to swoop in and sign the 37-year-old.

Jason Witten leaves the Cowboys as one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. His 16 seasons and 255 games played the most of any Cowboys’ player while he also holds records franchise records for receptions (1,215) and receiving yards (12,977). During his time in Dallas, Witten earned 11 Pro Bowl nods alongside two First-Team All-Pro selections.

Las Vegas Raiders raid of Cowboys didn’t stop with Witten, as the team also signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins and safety Jeff Heath from Dallas. Raiders also brought in Rod Marinelli, who was Dallas’ defensive coordinator for the past five years, to coach their defensive line. 

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Veteran tight end Jason Witten enjoyed his comeback to football so much that he’s not even thinking about retiring again at this point. Witten, who came out of retirement to play with his Dallas Cowboys last season, recently said that he intends to play in 2020 as well.

Witten made an appearance at Collegiate Man of the Year Award show on Tuesday and used the opportunity to discuss his football future. The 37-year-old admitted that he sees coaching as a future career, but has that he has his mind set on playing at this point. He also acknowledged that he might have to go somewhere else in order to do so.

“I just think, yeah, coaching is in my future, but right now, I want to play while I can,” said Witten. “We’ll see where that takes place. Of course, I want that to be with the Dallas Cowboys. I’ll always be a Dallas Cowboy. But I also understand that, with all the changes, I may have to go somewhere else.”

Jason Witten entered the league in 2003 as Cowboys’ third-round pick and remained with the franchise until 2018 when he decided to retire. Witten joined Monday Night Football team shortly after that but never settled in the analyst role.

After one year in front of the camera, Witten un-retired and signed with Cowboys once again. He started all 16 games last season, catching 63 passes for 529 yards and four touchdowns.

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