Jason Witten signs four-year extension with Cowboys

[Boris13c]

Jason Witten reportedly signs four-year extension with Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have made a pretty big move related to a long-time veteran of the team and, no, it’s not Tony Romo. It’s Jason Witten, who has signed a four-year extension with the team according to a report from Todd Archer of ESPN.

Witten, a star with the Tennessee Volunteers, was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He’s spent his entire career in Dallas, developing into a Hall of Fame-caliber tight end and one of the most reliable pass-catchers in the entire NFL.

As Archer noted in his report, Witten is the franchise leader in receptions (1,089) and will become the franchise leader in games played and receiving yards (he trails Michael Irvin by just 16 yards heading into 2017).

Witten is also seventh in NFL history in receptions, trailing Tim Brown by five catches, Cris Carter by 12 catches and Marvin Harrison by 13. He’s within striking distance of Larry Fitzgerald, but the Cardinals wide receiver should pile up some receptions this year as well.

[wab]

Jesus. I thought he was retiring.

[southdakbearfan]

Probably a cap space move, with the backloaded portion likely never to be seen by him. 1 or 2 more years tops