You read that right. It’s the news that has come as a surprise to many Dallas Cowboys fans. Jason retired back in May and decided to join the broadcasting team at Monday Night Football. In a statement, Witten said, “The fire inside of me to compete and play this game is just burning too strong. This team has a great group of rising young stars, and I want to help them make a run at a championship. This was completely my decision, and I am very comfortable with it. I’m looking forward to getting back in the dirt.”
You can read more on his return here: Jason Witten Ends Retirement
The #Cowboys are giving their new/old TE Jason Witten roughly $5M to come out of retirement for the 2019 season, source said. Witten had considered it for some time, now makes the dramatic return.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2019
Details on Jason Witten returning to Cowboys to play in 2019 pic.twitter.com/NAGIiCVCEK
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) February 28, 2019
Jason Witten has decided to end his retirement and return to the #DallasCowboys for what will be his 16th season.
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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) February 28, 2019