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 |
Carr's INT helps give Cowboys win over Steelers
Brandon Carr intercepted a pass from Ben Roethlisberger to set up Dan Bailey's 21-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cowboys beat the Steelers 27-24.
Cowboys NT Ratliff (groin) done for the season
Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff underwent surgery for a groin injury on Thursday, the team confirmed. He will miss the rest of the season.
Cowboys place DT Brent on reserve/NFI list
The Cowboys placed DT Josh Brent on the reserve/non-football illness list Wednesday. Brent was arrested early Saturday for intoxicated manslaughter.
Cowboys claim CB Coe
The Cowboys claimed CB Michael Coe off waivers from the Dolphins and released CB Vince Agnew.
Funeral for Cowboys LB Jerry Brown is Friday in St. Louis
Funeral services for Cowboys practice-squad LB Jerry Brown are scheduled for Friday in St. Louis.
Cowboys WR Bryant might need surgery
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant could need season-ending surgery on his finger. He went to see a hand specialist Monday afternoon.
NFC East Spin cycle: Clean sweep as race thickens
The NFC East remains a three-way race with all four teams winning Sunday. David Wilson had a record day in the Giants' win.
Cowboys player's attorney: $500K bond excessive
Cowboys DL Josh Brent remained in custody Sunday on $500,000 bond, one day after being charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Cowboys beat Bengals after Saturday's tragedy
The grieving Cowboys rallied for a significant win on Sunday, beating the Bengals 20-19 on Dan Bailey's 40-yard field goal as time ran out.
Cowboys Brown dies in car crash; teammate Brent charged with manslaughter
Irving, Texas, police have confirmed that Cowboys LB Jerry Brown has died in an early-morning car crash, and Cowboys NT Josh Brent has been charged with manslaughter.
FBI agents raid sites belonging to ex-Jet, brother
Federal, state and local agents searched Fort Wayne property belonging to former Jets OT Jason Fabini and a home owned by his brother.
Cowboys OLB Spencer hopes to avoid tag again
Cowboys OLB Anthony Spencer is having a great season, but will the team be able to re-sign him in the offseason?
Cowboys place C Costa on I.R.
The Cowboys placed C Phil Costa on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He started three games for the Cowboys in 2012.
NFC East Spin cycle: Eagles' defense needs major overhaul
The NFC East race is officially on after the Cowboys beat the Eagles Sunday night and the Redskins took down the Giants on Monday.
Keeping Murray healthy is paramount
What a difference having Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray on the field makes, as he showed in the win over the Eagles.
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.
