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About Jason Witten

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Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982 in Elizabethton, Tennessee) is an American football player who currently plays as a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee. In his first of three years at the University of Tennessee, Witten went from being a defensive... Full Article

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against middle linebacker Casey Matthews #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-7.
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  1. ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against middle linebacker Casey Matthews #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-7. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against middle linebacker Casey Matthews #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-7.

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  2. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (L) stiff arms Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas December 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (L) stiff arms Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas December 24, 2011.

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  3. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is wrapped up by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Nate Allen (29) as defensive back Joselio Hanson (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Eagles won 20-7. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is wrapped up by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Nate Allen (29) as defensive back Joselio Hanson (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Eagles won 20-7.

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  4. TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 17: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys grabs a midfield pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 17, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 17: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys grabs a midfield pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 17, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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  5. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (R) tries to break the tackle by Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell during the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (R) tries to break the tackle by Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell during the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 24, 2011.

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  6. LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with teammate Jason Witten #82 after the pair connected for a second half touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 20, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with teammate Jason Witten #82 after the pair connected for a second half touchdown pass against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 20, 2011 in Landover, Maryland.

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  7. Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (82) beats Washington Redskins' cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) as he heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a catch during the second half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland, November 20, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (82) beats Washington Redskins' cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) as he heads to the end zone for a touchdown on a catch during the second half of their NFL football game in Landover, Maryland, November 20, 2011.

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  8. LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass in front of DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washington Redskins and Oshiomogho Atogwe #20 during the second half at FedExField on November 20, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass in front of DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washington Redskins and Oshiomogho Atogwe #20 during the second half at FedExField on November 20, 2011 in Landover, Maryland.

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  9. Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey, center, is congratulated by teammates Tony Romo, left and Jason Witten after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. The Cowboys won 27-24. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey, center, is congratulated by teammates Tony Romo, left and Jason Witten after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. The Cowboys won 27-24.

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  10. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) pulls in a pass as Washington Redskins defensive back DeJon Gomes tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) pulls in a pass as Washington Redskins defensive back DeJon Gomes tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.

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  11. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten smiles on the sideline late in the second half of their NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten smiles on the sideline late in the second half of their NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011.

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  12. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (on ground) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Nick Barnett in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (on ground) is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Nick Barnett in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011.

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  13. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (C) runs after the catch as Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd (L) tries to make the tackle and linebacker Nick Barnett closes in during the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (C) runs after the catch as Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd (L) tries to make the tackle and linebacker Nick Barnett closes in during the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 13, 2011.

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  14. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (C) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson (not pictured) as tight end Jason Witten (L) runs across the end zone and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane pressures Romo in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington,... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (C) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Laurent Robinson (not pictured) as tight end Jason Witten (L) runs across the end zone and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane pressures Romo in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington,...

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  15. Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant, left, and Jason Witten celebrate a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant, left, and Jason Witten celebrate a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

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  16. Dallas Cowboys' Jason Witten reacts after making a touchdown reception against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' Jason Witten reacts after making a touchdown reception against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

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  17. Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (L) makes a touchdown reception as tight end John Phillips (C) and St. Louis Rams' cornerback Justin King watch during first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (L) makes a touchdown reception as tight end John Phillips (C) and St. Louis Rams' cornerback Justin King watch during first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 23, 2011.

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  18. Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (L) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end John Phillips against the St. Louis Rams in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (L) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end John Phillips against the St. Louis Rams in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 23, 2011.

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  19. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of the NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of the NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  20. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) runs after a catch as St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King (21) looks on in foreground during the first half of the NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) runs after a catch as St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King (21) looks on in foreground during the first half of the NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.

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  21. Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (C) scores a touchdown as New England Patriots' cornerback Devin McCourty hangs onto to his ankle and Dane Fletcher gets in front of him during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts October 16, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys' tight end Jason Witten (C) scores a touchdown as New England Patriots' cornerback Devin McCourty hangs onto to his ankle and Dane Fletcher gets in front of him during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts October 16, 2011.

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  22. FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 16: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown against the defense of Dane Fletcher #52 and Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 16, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 16: Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown against the defense of Dane Fletcher #52 and Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 16, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

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  23. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) heads into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) is unsuccessful in keeping Witten out during the first half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. , Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) heads into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) is unsuccessful in keeping Witten out during the first half of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. , Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.

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  24. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (L) runs after making the reception as Detroit Lions safety John Wendling (C) and safety Louis Delmas try to make the tackle in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 2, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (L) runs after making the reception as Detroit Lions safety John Wendling (C) and safety Louis Delmas try to make the tackle in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 2, 2011.

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  25. ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 02: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys and Jason Witten #82 celebrate a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Cowboys Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 02: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys and Jason Witten #82 celebrate a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Cowboys Stadium on October 2, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 24: Tight end Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against middle linebacker Casey Matthews #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-7.

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  1. This is a big win for us ... There are a lot of areas we can work on. But at the same time, there is something to be said about this team's ability to build a chemistry and mentality to still go out there and get the win.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: The Shreveport Times 2 months ago
  2. I'm not feeling too well today. This is clearly the result of my inability to sustain a blow from our barbaric tight end, Jason Witten.
    SOURCE: Bleacher Report 2 months ago
  3. You understand as you get going here, you start visualizing it ... The games get harder. The competition gets a little bit tougher. There's a different mentality.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2 months ago
  4. Jason and Tony kind of get into street ball a little bit when Tony gets on a run ... And that's the guy he finds. It's been the guy he's found ever since the day the kid came in this league. They did a great job. Jason Witten's a tremendous football player, and he did a good job of finding his way open ...
    SOURCE: Dallas Morning News - Blogs 2 months ago
  5. That right there to me is more meaningful and says more about him than the 150-yard games he's had ... It takes a tough back to understand you've got to eat the clock, stay in bounds, get the hard yards, know where the weakness of the defense is when they've got nine guys in the box. He made some big ru...
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
  6. I think that we have to do a good job of stopping the run, turning it into one of those type of football games ... But they have a lot of weapons between Dez [Bryant] and Jason Witten and … of course Tony Romo. There's just a bunch of weapons that we gotta deal with.
    SOURCE: CBC News 2 months ago
  7. Different from the standpoint of there's great chemistry
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: Dallas Cowboys.com 2 months ago
  8. I think that we have to do a good job of stopping the run, turning it into one of those type of football games ... But they have a lot of weapons, between Dez (Bryant) and Jason Witten and ... of course Tony Romo, there's just a bunch of weapons that we gotta deal with.
    SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
  9. You never say we're in a great position to kick it, but I don't think Dan has missed a couple even in practice
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: San Antonio Express 2 months ago
  10. He goes about it the right way ... He works hard and keeps his mouth shut.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: San Antonio Express 2 months ago
  11. This needs to be the foundation ... punctuated by Nelson presenting the ball to his girlfriend — a Cowboys cheerleader. Fitzpatrick helped make Cowboys cheerleaders happy all afternoon.Metronews.ca · 11/13/2011 We needed a game like this
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
  12. We needed a game like this
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
  13. It's unbelievable. It really is ... It looks like he's down. His ability to throw those balls when he's not in great body positions, it's really hard to do that.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2 months ago
  14. That right there, to me, is more meaningful than the 150 yards he's had in previous weeks, because things are tough running there
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 2 months ago
  15. It wasn't pretty ... There are a lot of areas we can improve on and we know that. But at the same time, there is something to be said about this team's build and chemistry and mentality, to still go out there and get the win. We made big plays down the stretch.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: FOX Sports 2 months ago
  16. You just can’t put it off on [the coverage]
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: ESPN 2 months ago
  17. I’m always preaching to the young guys, ‘Keep your poise, stay composed,’ ... I had to stay with those words for most of the game and it paid off right there at the end.
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: ESPN 2 months ago
  18. If you look at the past four or five weeks, Tony’s ability to improvise, make plays on the go and find receivers and manage that type of a game has been outstanding
    – Jason Witten SOURCE: New York Post 2 months ago