Jason Witten is giving up again.
The tight end told ESPN’s Todd Archer on Wednesday that he will sign a one-day contract with the Dallas Cowboys when his contract with the Raiders ends in March and will retire as a Cowboy.
“A coach once said to me, ‘The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the heritage of a great example,'” Witten told Archer. “When I hang up, I leave knowing that 17 seasons ago I gave my all. I am proud of my achievements as a football player on the field and the example I tried to set for them. Football is a great game that has taught me many valuable lessons, and I am looking forward to pass that knowledge on to the next generation. “
Witten retired in 2018 and transitioned to the broadcast booth, where he served as ESPN’s color commentator Monday night football for a season. He returned to the NFL in 2019 with the Cowboys before signing a one-year contract with the Raiders in 2020, taking 13 passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games.
Witten spent most of the season with the Cowboys, picking up 1,215 passes for 12,977 yards and 72 points while wearing the star on his helmet. He will end his career in Dallas and will likely receive a call from Canton as a future member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame.