Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten - #82 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 261 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/06/1982 |
| Birthplace | Elizabethton, TN |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 3rd round, 5th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | 1039 | 3 |
Backfield in motion: Expect change in Dallas
The selection of third-rounder DeMarco Murray has made the Cowboys' RB picture more clear, as it appears the team is moving on without Marion Barber.
Cowboys' employee files suit
Jancy Briles, a Cowboys spokeswoman, filed suit against three companies involved in building or designing the team's practice facility that collapsed two years ago.
Fantasy outlook: RB DeMarco Murray
The value of DeMarco Murray might not be great as a rookie, but it does say a lot about the Cowboys' RB depth chart.
Cowboys' Jones curiously stands pat at No. 9
Cowboys surprise by staying put and drafting OT Tyron Smith instead of trading down and acquiring more picks.
Cowboys want to lock up OLT Free
The Cowboys say it has badly wanted to get on the horn with the agent for OLT Doug Free and keep him around a while longer.
Cowboys veterans meet with WR Bryant
Three veteran Cowboys players met with WR Dez Bryant on Saturday to discuss the second-year wideout's off-the-field troubles.
Saints-Packers set to kick off 2011 season
The 2011 NFL schedule has been released, and there are plenty of intriguing matchups among the 256 games that kick off on Thursday, Sept. 8 with a meeting of the last two Super Bowl champions.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 9
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the ninth pick in the NFL draft, including C.J. Spiller by the Bills in 2010.
Report: Cowboys WR Bryant settles lawsuit
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has settled a lawsuit with a New York-based jeweler which claimed he owed $246,000 for custom jewelry he purchased last year, ESPNDallas.com reported Friday.
Reports: Cowboys LB Ware gives back lockout money
Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware is helping fellow NFL players during the lockout. He will not accept the money offered by the former NFLPA to assist players during the current work stoppage.
Cowboys to eliminate California camp
The Cowboys will train exclusively in Texas this summer, eliminating their trip to California that has been a regular part of their schedule in recent years.
Pouncey to Cowboys at No. 9 seems rich
By now, it has made its way around the stratosphere that Florida C-OG Mike Pouncey said said on Twitter he'd be shocked if he wasn't drafted by the Cowboys. Just don't expect it at the ninth pick.
Pouncey predicts Cowboys will draft him
Florida OG-C Mike Pouncey doesn't get to choose who drafts him, but seems to have a good feeling he will be heading to Dallas.
Draft Dose: Who needs an offensive tackle?
As the NFL draft draws near, PFW looks at five teams that could use some help at offensive tackle — with USC's Tyron Smith a rising prospect at the position.
Cowboys' Bryant facing more legal issues
Dez Bryant has been sued by two jewelers claiming the Cowboys receiver owes them large amounts of unpaid money.
PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including Witten, to save salary cap space.|||||||
Witten's new deal will take $3.6 million off the cap.
With seven catches for 51 yards in Sunday's 19-13 loss to Atlanta, Witten has 754 for his career, passing Michael Irvin's record of 750.|||||||
With 538 yards, Witten is on pace for his fourth 1,000-yard season.
With four more catches against the Falcons on Sunday, Witten will surpass Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin's franchise record of 750 receptions.|||||||
Witten said Wednesday it is special to be mentioned with Irvin, but the seven-time Pro Bowler says his focus is on trying to help the Cowboys (3-4) win at the undefeated Falcons.
Witten caught 13 passes for 112 yards and a TD in Monday's 34-18 loss to Chicago.|||||||
Witten caught eight passes for 76 yards in the first three weeks.
Witten feels like he is getting back to his normal self after suffering a lacerated spleen. Witten said Wednesday that he didn't take any shots to that part of his torso during the season-opening victory against the Giants a week earlier. He started the game and played 53 of the Cowboys' 68 offensive snaps. He caught two passes.|||||||
Witten says he is still recovering from the Aug. 13 injury, but doesn't anticipate any setbacks. He will still be wearing extra padding when the Cowboys play Sunday at Seattle. Witten feels good when he's practicing and running around. He says what he's dealing with isn't like an ankle or hamstring injury that can linger for weeks.
