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 |
Cowboys sign P Moorman
The Cowboys signed former Bills P Brian Moorman, the team announced Thursday.
Cowboys sign S Frampton
The Cowboys signed S Eric Frampton on Tuesday. Frampton was one of five safeties who tried out for the Cowboys.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Giants and Eagles are heading in opposite directions; the Cowboys clawed back; and the Redskins lost again.
Cowboys S Church tears Achilles
Cowboys S Barry Church suffered an Achilles tendon injury and is expected to undergo surgery on Tuesday.
Cowboys top Bucs 16-10 in home opener
DeMarco Murray had an 11-yard touchdown run, Dan Bailey kicked three field goals and the Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 16-10 Sunday.
Cowboys' DL depth will be tested again
Injuries have hurt the Cowboys up front defensively, but their depth appears pretty strong.
Key matchup: Buccaneers OTs vs. Cowboys pass rush
In Thursday’s Key Matchup, we analyze the battle on the edges in pass-rush situations when the Bucs visit the Cowboys in Week Three.
Report: NFL fines Seahawks WR Tate
Seahawks WR Golden Tate was fined $21,000 for his Week Two blindside block of Cowboys ILB Sean Lee, according to an ESPN Dallas report.
Guilty plea close for ex-NFL WR Hurd
Former NFL WR Sam Hurd is moving closer to a deal to plead guilty in the federal drug-distribution case against him, his attorney said.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
The Cowboys and Redskins take two big steps back, the Giants avoid 0-2 and the Eagles keep winning. But how exactly?
Cowboys' offense stalls in loss to Seahawks
Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks took control of the clock and the scoreboard in the second half, shutting down Tony Romo and the Cowboys.
Cowboys' Tyron Smith fined $15K for horse-collar
Cowboys OLT Tyron Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his horse-collar tackle in the season-opening win over the Giants.
Cowboys release TE Cochart
The Cowboys released TE Colin Cochart, who had originally been claimed off waivers from Cincinnati.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Giants are 0-1, the Eagles barely survived Cleveland and the Redskins and Cowboys appear to be top dogs in the division.
Cowboys still have OL issues to ponder
The Cowboys turned in a gutsy Week One victory at the Giants, but not one without some OL concerns.
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.
