Jason Witten Retiring From The Cowboys, Goes To The Broadcast Booth

Elizabethton native Jason Witten has confirmed he is ending his 15 year, Hall if Fame career as tight end for with the Dallas Cowboys. He’ll serve as ESPN’s lead analyst for Monday Night Football.

According to pro-football-reference.com Witten is the Cowboys franchise’s all-time leader in receptions with 1,152 – 53 percent more than second-place Michael Irvin – and receiving yards with 12,448.

He has the second-most receptions by a tight end in NFL history and fourth-most overall.

Jason Witten attended Elizabethton High School.