Ex-Packers 11 Pro Bowls Wants Back in Dallas Cowboys

Dallas, TX – June 28, 2025

A former Dallas Cowboys icon with an illustrious 11 Pro Bowl career is expressing a heartfelt desire to return to the NFL, this time with the Dallas Cowboys, sources revealed Saturday. Jason Witten, the legendary tight end, has ignited excitement among fans with his emotional plea to rejoin the team that once defined his legacy.

Witten, now 43, spent 15 seasons with the Cowboys (2003-2017, 2019) before a brief stint with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020 and retirement in 2021. His remarkable tenure in Dallas saw him amass 1,215 receptions—the most in franchise history—and 12,977 receiving yards, earning him the 2012 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. After playing his final NFL snaps with the Raiders, Witten’s heart remains tied to the Cowboys.

In a recent interview, Witten shared the driving force behind his wish to return: “The primary driving force behind my desire to return to the Dallas Cowboys is the profound love I hold for the team that shaped my life and career over 15 remarkable seasons. Dallas is where I matured into the man and player I am today, a place where I built a family, including the birth of my children, making it an inseparable part of my identity. I harbor regret over my brief departure to the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020, yearning for a chance to conclude my journey with the Cowboys in a meaningful way, leaving a lasting legacy by mentoring the next generation and contributing to another Super Bowl pursuit.”

Cowboys GM Jerry Jones, with $32 million in cap space, sees potential in a low-cost deal to bring Witten back, possibly as a mentor or part-time player. Coach Brian Schottenheimer echoed this sentiment, saying, “Jason’s experience could elevate our young tight ends.” Fans on social media are abuzz, with #WittenReturns trending as supporters celebrate his potential return to stabilize the offense.

Witten’s 2020 season with the Raiders (20 catches, 169 yards) proved he can still contribute, and his desire to guide talents like Jake Ferguson aligns with Dallas’ 2025 Super Bowl aspirations. As training camp approaches, his plea to finish his career in Dallas has stunned and inspired Cowboys Nation. Can this 11-time Pro Bowler reclaim his place and lead the team to glory? Stay tuned for updates.