DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Following an up and down return from retirement in 2019, Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is facing a difficult decision to make this offseason.
Witten has long been rumored to want to go into coaching following his retirement from the league, but Witten still hasn't ruled out the idea of returning to the field in 2020, either.
Now, per a report from ESPN Chris Mortenson, Witten's decision on his future could reside with a division rival, instead of with the team that drafted him in 2003.
Witten could bring a veteran presence to a young locker room like @Giants, familiarity with Garrett's offense and a support role to some promising young tight ends. That said, nothing close to being settled on future. https://t.co/4O9sotZFlJ
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 19, 2020Mortenson's report was confirmed by 105.3 the Fan's Mike Fisher.
Witten is obviously familiar with Garrett, who, now as the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, would surely love to have a familiar face both on the field and in the locker room to help ease the transition into his offensive scheme for his new team.
Likely a Hall-of-Famer thanks in large part to Garrett himself, Witten had a stellar career with the Cowboys, catching 1,215 passes for 12,977 yards and 72 touchdowns in 16 seasons.
Witten was also named to ten Pro Bowls in those 16 seasons, including seven-straight from the 2004 season to the 2010 season, and was named as a First-Team All-Pro twice.
In his return to the field this season, Witten often struggled, however, making 63 catches on 83 targets for 529 yards and four touchdowns, while playing all 16 games.
Witten's contract expired at the end of 2019, and new Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy has yet to make a decision on his future status with the team.
