Jason Witten, "I relied on grit”, on Retiring from Cowboys | NFL

[@jimmynino2021]

Tony Romo Dez Bryant and Jason Witten for the most exciting people to watch on a Sunday night for me. I'm truly going to miss all of them. Thank you Witten you're one of the best tight ends of all time

[@manuelplaysmobile5428]

Jimmy Nino I miss them and Dez rejected a 1 year contract with Baltimore

[@jimmynino2021]

Manuel Plays mobile I thought it was a multi-year contract that he turned down Dez wanted a one-year contract

[@berserk4672]

LMAO all of them couldn't win a playoff game

[@manuelplaysmobile5428]

Jimmy Nino ya it was

[@joshwoodson5102]

Frank block Grim reaper #fbk a super bowl yeah but Dez won 1 playoff game and Romo and Witten won 2

[@James-xx4kb]

I'm an Eagles fan, but Jason Witten definitely is a HOF player!

[@nicolasrodriguez4337]

wow thats impressive

[@rx1968]

wow STFU

[@4anth0ny04]

Respect

[@crjaded]

Fly eagles fly (Cowboys fan)

[@zzremington]

Thanks man, respect back at ya!

[@jigsawjoe]

This man destroyed the Giants for many years. A giants fan but I tip my cap

[@dirtyoldman6646]

Joe Hobin i as a cowboy fan thats from dallas thanks you for those kind words

[@pd9971]

Ya he did!!

[@MegaPsycho84]

Thanks for those words

[@connman8d617]

Classy. Not like those phillthy eagles fans booing Irvin off the field with a broken neck.

[@mickyjones8500]

Kind words...✌

[@champion909]

Future Hall of Famer for sure!

[@chewy1284]

THAT'S GOTTA BE KANE!! You got that right

[@_Auto_Matic]

THAT'S GOTTA BE KANE!! Without question.

[@dominikuryszek6362]

Absolutely

[@alexhuez6450]

The best TE of all the times of the Dallas Cowboys.

[@kingofgrim4761]

and the 3rd or 4th best ever

[@kingofgrim4761]

This makes me cry, knowing all 3 cowboys I've loved and grew up watching are all now gone... Romo, Witten, and Dez. Gonna miss them all and not gonna be the same on sundays without them.

[@elchucofried5683]

Kingof Grim yup its definitely a new team.

[@camrenglusczyk2926]

Kingof Grim same, witten and dez in the same month too, it sucks. :(

[@Yaseen.Z]

Giants are gonna be feeling it soon, first Jason Pierre and then soon enough Eli, times are changing. Sad reality, I'll miss watching that Cowboys trio TBH.

[@kingofgrim4761]

Romo was better than Aikman but besides that obviously theyre nothing compared to them.

[@kingofgrim4761]

LOL Aikman threw a pick for every TD and got carried to three rings, Romo carried a team to 5 playoff appearances in 6 healthy years.

[@dillavedderx5959]

One of the most reliable players to ever play the game! Congratulations Jason! Your "GRIT" will be hard to replace! Thanks for the memories, coming from a born and raised CHICAGO BEAR!

[@eliosmacias3592]

Dillavedder X why did you plug in the bears tho

[@RayOid]

Dillavedder X reliable doesn't describe him, when your comparing it to the great Jason Witten.

[@dillavedderx5959]

Had to bruh! That's my team!

[@jme.2228]

Bear downnn

[@imyear2065]

Same

[@NateT092]

the play where he ran for Near TD not giving up, even with helmet knocked off, will forever be my fav/most memorable play of JT. Great Career and for sure HOF'er.

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

The wide open catch to seal the game against the Eagles is my favorite.

[@toddrobertson1398]

Not to mention that play created the written rule from the pros to the rinks lol when a ball carriers helmet comes off the play is whistled dead. That’s because of whitty

[@ruffriderz3943]

Nathan A. Torres your still gay

[@teresalangston2522]

5 years later and this still makes me cry.

[@ded4lyfe1]

Jason Witten A class act.

[@misty671]

Ded forlyfe Indeed. So rare with pro athletes today.

[@datboyfromtexas]

Watched you play since I was a kid man. I'm 27 now. You made all of us Cowboys fans proud to call you our own. You had a hell of a career. Thank you for everything, Wit.

[@johnlandry7775]

DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS 28 here and completely agree .. hes a legend to us really starting to see and understand the game around 03-04

[@BillyJoe71]

Same bro 27 I remember when he replaced Dan Campbell.

[@ruffriderz3943]

DaTBoYFrOMTeXaS 0 trophies during that time lol

[@NOVA35O]

Bye Written, thanks for all your hard work and loyalty. I’m sorry you never got the ring you deserved. I’ll always wear your jersey proudly. Wish you luck on your new Journey.

[@apolflrs]

This is when you know you can’t compare football players by rings

[@victortorres]

I wish more nfl fans had this approach before trash talking

[@ruffriderz3943]

victor you are a dump and your life is a sight.

[@garretthorsch8143]

victor same.

[@Kidamnesiac8]

I'll miss you Witten thank you for all the years you were a Dallas Cowboy!

[@ruffriderz3943]

quachemo187 nope look what happened to demarco murray lmao

[@KingGoobus]

As an Eagles fan, you can imagine how I feel about Dallas. But Jason is a caliber of man that is above and beyond what I could ever be. Much respect to him and his legacy! The NFL is no longer the same with out him. I look forward to him being an analyst.

[@user-qv4fp9vm8u]

Oh man that was tough, i'll miss you Witten go on 82 thank you for everything, may god look after you and your family in whatever you want to do. Thank You 82!

[@mattysancho8988]

How can anyone dislike this? I’m a Cardinals fan and dislike the cowboys, but I very much respect Jason Witten. Always a class act.

[@Spirit_Matters.Arthur]

Good god, I listened to all of it. Something I normally never do but man this athlete is an example for anybody. Great speech by an even beter individual, congratulations on your career Jason!

[@blackchackoo6770]

Arthur Nuyttens same bro I never do this but his speech was powerful man

[@crosenblum]

This is what honor and respect and wisdom is. Let us live by the lessons he shares with us. Salute!

[@garrett2961]

My man I live in Dallas and have always loved the cowboys even though my pic is jaguars. Thank Jason witten for the great seasons

[@manuelplaysmobile5428]

Sacksonville I'm going to miss him

[@darryl163]

Sacksonville traitor

[@rafalemus8695]

Sacksonville bandwagon

[@SinaSoh]

As a Cowboys fan, it’s fans like u that I dislike more than Eagles fans (the true eagles fans, not the idiots that jumped on the wagon). GO Cowboys & go away Crapsoville!!!

[@berserk4672]

back wagon ass, foh

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

Class act, legend, leader, COWBOY. I'll proudly wear his jersey for all the rest of my days.

[@jwoods2516]

As a Packers fan I can say I can respect Witten. He was a great tightend and a great man of leadership. #respectwitten

[@djshuffl3r]

jwoods2516 same man

[@tomdavidson9565]

As a Cowboys fan i feel the same about Aaron Rodgers. I hate facing him more than any other QB. He always finds an extra gear for Dallas. We're gonna miss Witten badly

[@ruffriderz3943]

#FuckJason

[@JB-tj3uy]

@@ruffriderz3943 You're trash

[@sent8997]

Living Legend. Look forward to hearing you the in booth! Cowboys are taking over broadcasting lmao

[@Fernando-wo1wy]

SENT thats good because the cowboys cant take over football games

[@gregoryking4796]

Fernando ! stole it from my brain

[@tombradyshadycheatsquadspy5590]

Fernando ! Lmao that comment is a contender for comment of the year

[@carlosgutierrez3171]

SENT lol

[@carlosgutierrez3171]

Fernando ! You the man

[@mattpritzl4669]

Not a Cowboys fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I teared up. One of the greatest on and off the field.

[@JedWellsAZ]

Godspeed Jason. I’m gonna miss you like no other. Congratulations on all your success and congrats on your retirement. You’re an inspiration to us all.

[@vic-g4179]

NEXT STEP IS THE HOF 👏😭

[@joshloach9016]

Steff Cuddi Barry Sanders doesn't have a ring and he's a first ballot HOF. Rings are not that important

[@StrUpSavage]

Kierston Deloach he was never the best TE in the league and honestly was never the second best.

[@Deke1]

you are an idiot!

[@StrUpSavage]

Deke1 please tell me how. His career was always overshadowed by Antonio gates, jimmy graham, tony Gonzalez and gronk. He’s only won 2 playoff games and never sniffed the Super Bowl.

[@josephdickson9632]

Str8UpSavage762 Rings and Playoff wins aren't everything. He said it himself he was never the flashier or more talented player. But he damn sure was one of the best. Ever.

[@sirsaint88]

Never been a Dallas Cowboys fan, but I've always been a Jason Witten fan. Hard working, consistent over flashy, a true example of what a player should be both on and off the field. Future HOF no doubt! The NFL is not the same without him.

[@BG4life13]

thank you Jason Witten, definitely an all time great!!!

[@emiliocortez8365]

Jason written will always be my favorite player in football. He was always so humble and sportsmanlike. he never spiked the ball for each touchdown and it’s a shame he didn’t win a Super Bowl.

[@douglasstewart9464]

From a diehard Redskin fan...Witten was the man. Mad respect for his game. He struck fear in our hearts every time he took the field. If he doesn't make first ballot hall of fame, shut it down immediately. Thanks for all the battles thru the years written enjoy retirement

[@vincent4967]

They should retire the number #82

[@dannyfonseca07]

Big Daddy Inferno Dallas doesn't retire numbers

[@Md90009]

danny fonseca. Pretty sure they retired Emits Smith number

[@tonymuniz4160]

Mary Delapp they didn’t retire 88 but 82 better be retired

[@mh_golfer]

Nope, hopefully some day they will get another player worthy of wearing it.

[@LOADDABOWL]

Big Daddy Inferno cowboys don’t retire numbers, if they did there wouldn’t be anymore numbers

[@teedubb71]

Damn, end of an era for me. Witten is my favorite Cowboy of all time. It used to be Larry Allen until I saw this man come into his own. I only own Witten jerseys. He ain't what he once was, but I'm going to miss this man

[@Goldilocks-wt7rz]

Jason thanks for all you gave the cowboys!!! You’re my all time favorite player. God bless 🙏🏻

[@norberto469]

One of the best tight ends to ever do it gonna miss u play against my eagles much respect witten

[@seaco4270]

Being from Houston I’ve always hated the Dallas Cowboys, but, I have always admired and respected Jason Witten and I respect him even more now. What an incredible human being- I wish him all the best. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@carloshuertamoreno4103]

Not a Cowboys fan but man, this guy has a great work ethic and commitment. The NFL is going to miss you

[@bearneedsabeer1877]

True GIANTS killer don't like to many cowboys players but he was a good one true respect

[@214n.dallas3]

Feel the same about michael RESPECT

[@daknzekeleadustoglory1542]

Salute to you! Thank you for your service! You only missed one game when you had bad injuries! I’m only a 6 grader but I will never forget what you’ve have done! #Thankyou82!

[@slyfoxx2973]

Tougher than a $2 steak and a class act all the way. Thank you 82.

[@jennymitchell2850]

Goodbye #82 you be miss thank you for 15th years can't wait to see you on Mondays night football

[@nickcovelli5056]

Jason Witten was and still is my biggest idol and role model. I remember as a young man entering high school watching him enter the league. Thank you for everything, Jason. You're everything every Cowboys fan aspires to be.

[@Sver19]

What a legend! You will be missed Witten. Go Cowboys!

[@anthonylynch423]

This man is from the same area as me, literally 10 minutes away. He is a legend in our area and a hell of a football player. His games as a Tennessee Volunteer were amazing. Go back and watch him and Casey Clausen against Arkansas, I believe it was a 3 or 4 overtime game. He was incredible. Proud of this guy and what he did!! Thanks for all the memories and good years. Hall of Famer for sure!

[@xamericanradass]

It absolutely kills me that we could never get Witten a ring. Enjoy retirement 82, Hall of Fame coming soon. #GoldJacketWitt

[@MegaPsycho84]

Orion I know right. It’s a shame.

[@briandyer2311]

Thank you Mr. Witten for showing this Cowboys fan what it means to be a Cowboy. This man has been a personal hero of mine since I was a kid. You will be missed and always remembered.

[@koolmoe1971]

I love you Jason Witten. Thanks for the memories Brother!!

[@chrnitocloud]

All respect for you Jason, you always be the kind of player that everything in the NFL would be because you are the kind of person that everything wanna be, 82 Forever Cowboy!

[@ponky81g53]

Witten the Best TE All Time #82#FutureHallOfFamer

[@brianfromthelonghornstate3115]

You can hear the emotion in his voice :'(

[@-As4me]

👏🏾😢 respect

[@ruffriderz3943]

Brent Celek too the *HOF* #FlyEaglesFly

[@BillWilsonCIA]

With him back in the league now, this speech feels more like a bad dream and I’m so happy for that. One of the best tight ends of all time is back in the game, let’s get Witten the ring he deserves.

[@Jimmyfly215]

woah man, save some of this for Canton. One of the greatest #82.

[@thegolferkid]

I'm proud I gotta watch this man play each and every Sunday.

[@RayOid]

This man deserved a ring, Thanks alot Jerry. Coming from an Eagles Fan

[@ONEupD808]

Thank you for everything Witt! Been watching you play since the day you got drafted! Gonna miss 82

[@michaellopez2250]

Greatness. Not a cowboy fan but I respect this man. Humble and gracious two great qualities. God bless thank you for allowing us the privilege. Salute JWitt...

[@mike2339]

Awesome career brother and thank you for all the great memories! WE DEM BOYZ🇺🇸 WE DEM DALLAS COWBOYS!

[@caivue3314]

Thank u for everything u done #82!

[@GCSalinas]

As a die hard 49ers fan, I almost shed a tear listening to Jason announce his retirement. This is why football is so much more than just a sport. He's definitely a first ballot HOF and flat out a great guy. I'll never forget being a kid and watching him run without a helmet against the Eagles. #fuckthecowboys

[@figgz211]

As a Giants fan I take my hat of to this Grid Iron Warrior, despite my hate for the cowboys I can say I respect this Man's game. Great player future HOF I'm sure, Best of luck Jason god speed.

[@bradunderwood5684]

A shout out to Witten from an Eagles fan. Hall of Famer for sure. Class act. 👍

[@chewy1284]

The 🐐 retires, we will miss you as a TE for America's team

[@garretthorsch8143]

So glad he came back. Definitely a hall of famer. Definitely one of the best cowboys ever.

[@zechariahcameron3645]

I don't get players retiring then coming back though.

[@225jigpole]

The swiss army knife of Tight Ends! Im a Packers fan that just loves hardworking players

[@bigr2222]

😢😢😢 thank you for everything, it was an honor to watch you play ever since i could remember.

[@KingoftheSage]

I almost cried when he said he fell short of his goal, but he hopes he made us proud to be a fan. YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT ME! I CALLED YOU MR.DEPENDABLE! You are a superstar and even greater than that, you are a Dallas Star! (The last line was REAL cheesey, but I had to say it! He's my boy!)

[@jordan_sal413]

What a class act. Big Wit, the Dallas Cowboys fans thank you for all the grit you put into that field every week. Won't be the same each Sunday without ya. Wish you the best!

[@JohnnyUtah13]

today marked the end of a generation. I wished so bad those guys (Romo, Witten, Ware when he was here) would have gotten rings as Cowboys. Still proud of them and my team. Go Witten. Consummate HOF'er. Go Cowboys!

[@Fazman81]

This marks the end of an era boys and girls. This is one of the last old school smash mouth football players. I remember when him and Tony started their careers because it was the same year my daughter was born. Today 15 yrs later I cant believe he will no longer be on field with my Boyz. My heart sank this morning when I read he was hanging up the cleats. What hurts the most is he never made it to the tournament. Either way Jason Witten is tha GOAT in my book.

[@Lc-or5ef]

Such a great person

[@jasonandrews93]

You inspired my childhood into my young adulthood. I Remember that Sunday night back in 2006 when your helmet came off... so symbolic of how you gotta push through life😔 #J.Witten82

[@OverLordthe1st]

Goddamn I dont even know this team anymore. Its been great jason I wish you the best of luck. 2014 was our last true chance to win with a great veteran team. Now Romos gone, same for DeMarco and Dez and now you. Goddamn I dont even know this team anymore.

[@chrisbard8656]

Zack Abnet and ware

[@zekethefreakztf9790]

Zack Abnet makes me sad!

[@dcarl7898]

Zack Abnet times change maybe for the better....

[@OverLordthe1st]

dcarl789 idk, dont have trust in dak right now. He was poise as a rookie but the team basically collapsed without zek last year.

[@alwaysopen7970]

Been a fan since 67and the last couple of years have been toughest for me.

[@rickeyhart2383]

We were all lucky to be alive at the time he was playing. He made all off us better.

[@chazzlucas6395]

As an Eagles fan this is the one Cowboy that i had deep admiration for, on and off the field .... Ride off into the sunset Cowboy

[@janicerohlfing4309]

No words to describe how much you,Jason will be missed The team was blessed to have you apart of “GOAT” Team. My heart is in tears but you will ever be A Cowboy...My husband and I love you and you are a true man of God. We wish you luck in the next chapter of your life......”HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!🏈🤠😢

[@bigm.a.t3280]

Best T.E Ever The G.O.A.T love you J.W U Will Be Missed 💖💝💓💕❤️ Go Cowboys It's ok to Cry💯💯💯💯

[@dannyfonseca07]

Big M.A.T naw

[@sportsco.2145]

I don’t think so I still think tony Gonzalez is the goat of te but you aren’t too wrong

[@palaniappankm8969]

I am an eagles fan and this guy was easily my favorite Cowboy. He is a Class act.

[@Andee_fg4]

Is it bad that i shed tears

[@OndiadosTruckin]

Cpl Jesuz not at all brother

[@jacobburroughs4746]

Cpl Jesuz not at all. I teared up as well.

[@vampcrush]

Nope perfectly fine

[@tw5991]

Proud to be part of the Cowboy Family! Gonna miss ya man!!!! You made us proud!!!

[@TimeRangerVA20]

Bye Jason witten I hope that u have a great retirement thanks for all ur years with Dallas

[@richardguzman6426]

Cowboys nation. One of the best cowboys ever even without a ring. Great classmanship great person n never acted stupid when he scored a touchdown. Let's go cowboys

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

My favorite player of the past 2 decades. Big shoes to fill. 🐐

[@bynomeans104]

So goddamned inspiring. Congratulations, Mr. Witten. You are one of the greatest football players of all time.

[@greicorolle4233]

One of my favorite cowboys players ever

[@bencolbart5770]

He is my favorite player and I wish he at least played one more season but much respect I luv you #82 I will always remember that number

[@miguelalcantara5544]

So many people are gone (Barry church , Brandon Carr, Romo,Dez,Doug Free,and now Witten) this is depressing

[@orngbluds6647]

Witten we all love you man!! Thanks for the many yrs of hard work. We will never forget what a great football player you are and a great man you are off the field. Your a role model and you never let us down. Thank you JW for the memories!! Go Cowboys!!

[@karbaona]

I knew he couldn’t resist coming back he worked way too hard to give up yet

[@travisscott1188]

Thanks for all you have done for this team

[@Davy_Wavy4]

Bye Jason from Houston u were a good player

[@alanwilliams1160]

Jason is what a real man should be like class act. Thank you for all the great years. You are what Dallas Cowboy franchise player looks like. There is nothing better than being a Americas team player and fan. Thanks Jason

[@PineappleExpress-bm1nt]

Who’s cutting onions!!!😭😭😭😭😭

[@FGVFSS8409]

Die hard DAL fan here! Even named my son "Dallas" JW82 Thank you for all your years of hardworking and your leadership skills, you will be missed! But it's about time my dude, you been slowing us down at the TE spot. #82HoFbound

[@dizzyfusion5402]

Noting but respect 🙌🏽💙

[@SimpaticoReal]

Lifelong Pats fan, but I have nothing but the utmost respect for both Jason's character and his skill. Top five all time TE. This is truly the end of an era.

[@JulianWavy]

I'm sad that he's retiring and I'm a bears fan

[@mathewlagueux8681]

One of the best tight ends to ever play the game... good luck on MNF witten! Coming from a ravens fan

[@dann_3388]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE JASON

[@troyparedez3800]

Man who is cutting onions during a speech like this :'( love you wit you will always be a champion in my book

[@karenduguid3943]

The STAR lost a little shine today

[@elijahdiaz2860]

Ruff Riderz....STFU

[@eandahunter9766]

Karen Duguid. Jason meet went to school.ehs

[@eandahunter9766]

know. never talk Shawn written. grautare. high. school.

[@eandahunter9766]

Karen Duguid he was good football player

[@gabrielavargas5775]

My heart is aching. He has been exemplary and it's been such a blessing to be able to watch him play!! I'm so sad to see this day. We love you Witten!!