Dallas Cowboys Fans React to Jason Witten’s Surprise Return

"This team has a great group of young stars, and I want to help them make a run at the championship," Witten said when announcing his new contract.

ason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field
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ason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field

On Thursday, Feb. 28, legendary Dallas tight end Jason Witten announced that he will be returning to the field next season. According to reports, the 11-time Pro Bowler has agreed to a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Cowboys.

Jason Witten is back with the #Cowboys. Uh wow. pic.twitter.com/GVRpqK4nsr

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2019

"The fire inside me to compete and still burning strong," the 36-year-old Witten said when announcing his new contract. "This team has a great group of young stars, and I want to help them make a run at the championship."

This news came as a surprise as many thought Witten's 15-year career was over. He even made a seamless transition as a correspondent for ESPN's Monday Night Football. Nonetheless, Dallas fans are excited to have their franchise leader in receptions and receiving years return to the gridiron. Especially since his goal is to help bring the team another Super Bowl.

Welcome baaaaack @JasonWitten

— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 28, 2019

Jason Witten when he takes his starting role back after 1 season of commentating 😂 #HesBack pic.twitter.com/URiARkBT4g

— Joshua (@jtrinidaddy10) February 28, 2019

So this is what we’re doing now @JasonWitten ?? Word??? 💭#CowboysNation #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #JasonWitten #Comeback pic.twitter.com/JOXFCxdpRj

— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) February 28, 2019

When Cowboys players see Jason Witten in the locker room pic.twitter.com/6gu4td64AB

— JD, J.D. (@JoshDhani) February 28, 2019

Former Cowboys’ S and current ESPN analyst Darren Woodson on the return of Jason Witten with a one-year, $3.5 million deal: “Three-point five? I’m coming back, too.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2019

Welcome back Jason Witten! 🐐 #CowboysNation https://t.co/zSQIOB4Psf

— Adam Collins (@AdamCollinsBNB) February 28, 2019

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