Jason Witten’s all-time record under serious threat after NFL veteran agrees to a new deal

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Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten’s all-time NFL record is likely to be broken after an NFL veteran tight end put pen to paper on a new deal after entering free agency.

After two stints with America’s Team and retirement in 2019, Jason Witten will forever be a household name in Dallas.

Witten was selected in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft and was the fifth tight end taken off the board.

The Dallas Cowboys scoop up Witten in the third round despite the high-grade

Jerry Jones and the front office had a first-round grade on the tight end but used their earlier selections on Terrence Newman and AI Johnson.

Moreover, the Cowboys picked up the undrafted free agent Tony Romo from the same rookie class and developed a close relationship with Witten.

The pair were roommates at team training camps and travel games during their NFL tenure.

Witten went on to have an illustrious career with Romo and has produced a career that has regarded him as one of the greatest tight ends to grace the game.

The 11-time Pro Bowler sits second behind Tony Gonzalez as the all-time receiving yards leader amongst tight ends (13,046).

Furthermore, he trails Gonzalez in the all-time receptions category for their position with 1,228.

Witten has dealt with minimal injuries which has led to his all-time record

What makes Witten’s legacy so outstanding is his longevity and health record.

Between 2004 and 2019, the two-time First-Team All-Pro missed just one game on his timeline as he boasted an immaculate injury record.

In 2018, Witten decided to retire from the NFL and took up a position on ESPN’s Monday Night Football show.

However, his love for the Cowboys and playing football dragged him back as he gave up his TV occupation.

Witten resigns with the Dallas Cowboys after a TV spell in 2018

The 42-year-old returned to the Cowboys on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million and once again, he played in every single game.

In his final season in Dallas, Witten logged 529 receiving yards off 63 receptions including four touchdowns.

On the expiration of his final deal with the Dallas Cowboys, he embarked on a final NFL season with the now Las Vegas Raiders.

Witten took a backseat role and started just seven games producing 69 yards with Darren Waller as the main tight end threat.

The former Cowboy holds the record for the most career NFL games by a tight end with 271.

Marcedes Lewis’ new deal means that Witten’s record is destined to be broken

Nonetheless, this record is in danger of being broken by the veteran Marcedes Lewis.

Yesterday, it was confirmed that Lewis was putting pen to paper on a one-year deal to return to the Chicago Bears from free agency.

Lewis is just four games off Witten’s overall career games record and is anticipated to break it on the fourth week of the 2024 NFL season against the L.A. Rams.

Incredibly, Lewis is likely set for his 19th and final season in the NFL after having a predominant career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Lewis has spent the last six seasons in the NFL North with the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.

Ultimately, unless Lewis suffers a long-term injury he looks all set to break Witten’s all-time games record.