Jason Witten is a retired American football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on May 6, 1982, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, USA. Witten played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Witten spent his entire 15-year NFL career with the Cowboys, earning 11 Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro honors. He was also known for his durability, having played in 239 of 256 regular season games during his career. Witten retired from the NFL in 2018 and began a career as a football analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football. However, he returned to the field in 2019, rejoining the Cowboys for one more season before retiring for good in 2020.
Off the field, Witten has been involved in several charitable organizations, including the Jason Witten SCORE Foundation, which provides support and resources for children and families affected by domestic violence.
Each June, Jason hosts his annual football camp in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The Jason Witten Football Camp is one of the nation's largest free football camps and attracts over 1,000 children from the area
After retiring from the NFL for the first time in 2018, Jason Witten began a career as a football analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football. However, his transition to the broadcast booth was met with mixed reviews from both fans and critics. Many felt that Witten lacked the polish and insight necessary to be an effective commentator, and his awkward and stilted delivery became a subject of ridicule and memes on social media.
Despite the criticism, Witten continued to work on his craft and improve his skills as a broadcaster. He returned to the field for one more season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2019 but resumed his broadcasting duties with ESPN in 2020.
In his second season as an analyst, Witten showed marked improvement and began to earn praise for his analysis and commentary. He also demonstrated a greater ability to communicate effectively with his co-commentators and connect with the audience.
Overall, while Witten's broadcasting career got off to a rocky start, he has shown a willingness to learn and improve, and his efforts have started to pay off. He continues to work as an analyst for ESPN and is expected to continue to grow and develop in his role as a broadcaster.
