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In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Witten says he is retiring again, apparently for good this time. The longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end who spent his final season with the Raiders told ESPN on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that he was walking away “knowing that for 17 seasons I gave it my absolute all.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Jason Witten becoming high school coach after second NFL retirement

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In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Witten says he is retiring again, apparently for good this time. The longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end who spent his final season with the Raiders told ESPN on Wednesday, Jan. 27, that he was walking away “knowing that for 17 seasons I gave it my absolute all.” (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

TE Jason Witten says he’s retiring again after 17th season

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) runs against Miami Dolphins free safety Brandon Jones (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Jason Witten set to break all-time games mark for tight ends

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, top, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Cory Littleton during the second half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the contract says the sides came to agreement on the deal to give the Raiders a major upgrade at linebacker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

AP source: Raiders agree to deals with Littleton, Witten

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) defends asDallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) looks for running room after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Cowboys maintain air of confidence as underachieving bunch

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019 file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates catching a touchdown pass as New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas (31) defends in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Witten is returning to Monday Night Football in his more accustomed role as the Dallas Cowboys’ tight end and not a television analyst for the ESPN production. Witten didn’t know if ESPN asked to have him miked for the game, but wanted no part of it. He said he has done it before and he didn’t like. His focus this week is to help the Cowboys build for their big win over the Eagles two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Cowboys’ Jason Witten returns to “MNF” on field, sted booth

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten catches the ball from a passing machine at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Witten: Return to Cowboys is about winning, not cheerleading

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten talks to the media following practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, July 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Cowboys’ Witten: ‘Talk to me in a month’ about Elliott saga

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

This May 24, 2018 photo shows Dallas Zoo's newest giraffe born April 25, makeing its first scheduled public appearance in Dallas. The 1-year-old giraffe has died during a medical exam and officials want to know what caused the death of the animal named for Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. Dallas Zoo officials tweeted that the giraffe named Witten was not sick prior to Monday, June 17, 2019 examination amid plans to transfer him to a Canadian zoo for a species breeding program. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Dallas Zoo giraffe named after Cowboys’ Jason Witten dies

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In this May 29, 2019, photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) stands on the field during an organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas. Witten talks a lot about blending in now that he's back for what will be a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, former NFL player Jason Witten and broadcaster is recognized by the Dallas Cowboys before the first half of an NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas. Witten is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys after one season as a television analyst. The Cowboys announced Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, that the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end had agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Jason Witten: ‘It sucked’ to hear ‘Monday Night Football’ criticism

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2018, file photo, former NFL player Jason Witten and broadcaster is recognized by the Dallas Cowboys before the first half of an NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Tennessee Titans in Arlington, Texas. Witten is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Cowboys after one season as a television analyst. The Cowboys announced Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, that the 11-time Pro Bowl tight end had agreed to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Jason Witten rejoining Cowboys after year as broadcaster

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, former NFL player and now analyst Jason Witten, left, and play-by-play commentator Joe Tessitore pose for a photograph before their ESPN telecast of a preseason NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets in Landover, Md. Witten holds one of the most prominent television jobs in the sport as the lead analyst for Monday Night Football.&quot; Witten is approaching his new role in similar fashion as he did his old one when his comprehensive film work made him the second most productive tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Jason Witten courted by Cowboys to come out of retirement

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 3, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten announces his retirement from football at the NFL team's training facility and headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Witten vividly remembers Tony Romo’s return to the home of the Cowboys for the first time as a broadcaster last year after retiring as the storied franchise’s all-time passing leader. Now it is the 15-year tight end’s turn. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez, File)

Jason Witten set for first visit to Cowboys as broadcaster

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

In this May 3, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten announces his retirement from football at the NFL team's training facility and headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Three new voices will work ESPN's Monday night games this NFL season: play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore, analysts Jason Witten and Booger McFarland. (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez, File)

Jason Witten teased for gaffe during Packers-49ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, former NFL player and now analyst Jason Witten, left, and play-by-play commentator Joe Tessitore pose for a photograph before their ESPN telecast of a preseason NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets in Landover, Md. Witten holds one of the most prominent television jobs in the sport as the lead analyst for Monday Night Football.&quot; Witten is approaching his new role in similar fashion as he did his old one when his comprehensive film work made him the second most productive tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Jason Witten under fire for referring to NFL changes as ‘left wing’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cowboys struggle in start of post-Bryant/Witten era

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, former NFL player and now analyst Jason Witten, left, and play-by-play commentator Joe Tessitore pose for a photograph before their ESPN telecast of a preseason NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets in Landover, Md. Witten holds one of the most prominent television jobs in the sport as the lead analyst for Monday Night Football.&quot; Witten is approaching his new role in similar fashion as he did his old one when his comprehensive film work made him the second most productive tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

ESPN’s new Monday night crew prepares for opener

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

In this July 28, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee walks on the field during NFL football training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Lee, now Dallas’ only offensive or defensive player in his 30s (he’s 31), always used to wait until the end of the week to address reporters in the locker room during the season. There’s talk of him moving that up to be more visible, and the 2016 All-Pro has left no doubt he knows things are different without Jason Witten, who retired. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)

Cowboys tap several sources to fill Witten’s leadership void

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2010, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten holds the ball up as he scores a 4-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join ESPN as its lead analyst for the &quot;Monday Night Football&quot; broadcast, the network reported Friday, April 27, 2018.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File) **FILE**

Cowboys’ Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press