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Cowboys | Witten shut down in Week 10 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:57 -0800 Jeff Caplan, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten had another quiet game in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. He had just five catches for 47 yards. "They have a good scheme," Witten said. "They put Woodson on me and I couldn't get open. They did a good job in coverage. I can't speak for everybody else, but for myself, I've got to play better than that."
Cowboys | Witten unable to stretch the field this season Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:23:21 -0800 Gerry Fraley and Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, report Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten is averaging just 8.9 yards per reception this season despite leading the team with 44 catches. Witten's longest reception is 22 yards. Witten also has been targeted 13 times on third down and has converted 13 first downs. "I feel like we're not getting those plays down the field as much for whatever reason," Witten said. "I don't think there's one thing that you can look at and say that's what's triggering it, but a lot of it is underneath (passes)."
Cowboys | Witten catches nine passes Week 3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:13:13 -0700 The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten caught nine passes for 77 yards Week 3.
Cowboys | Planning to use two-tight end set as base offense Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:30:42 -0700 Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys are planning to use the two-tight end set as their base offense because they can throw or run with TE Jason Witten and TE Martellus Bennett on the field. However, that could cause a decline in Witten's numbers in 2009 while Bennett's numbers would likely double.
Cowboys | Could Witten look for new contract? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:53:01 -0700 Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports it may be time for the Dallas Cowboys to look at re-doing TE Jason Witten's contract after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed TE Kellen Winslow to a six-year, $36 million contract with $20 million guaranteed. Witten signed a six-year deal worth $29 million with the Cowboys in 2006 that included a $12 million signing bonus. Witten will earn a $2.5 million base salary this season followed by bases of $2.641 million, $3.391 million and $3.641 million. He is also due roster bonuses of $500,000 in 2010 and 2011 and $1 million in 2012.
Cowboys | Witten wins NFL charity award Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:20:26 -0800 Rick Herrin, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten was awarded the league's Home Depot Neighborhood MVP for his work with the SCORE Foundation and helping build a playground at a charter school.
Cowboys | Witten says team needs to stay together Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:02:30 -0800 Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten said the team needs to stay together and understand they are all playing for the same goal of a championship. "This team has to stay together and understand that it's one goal," Witten said. "You don't have to walk around like a bunch of choir boys holding hands. I believe that, but you do have to have respect for each other and have one goal. That's to win, and I think the good teams do that in this league. That's what we have to do to get there. But I think we have enough guys in our locker room to win and be successful."
Cowboys | Phillips thinks Witten will be ready for Week 17 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:01:20 -0800 The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said he believes TE Jason Witten (knee, ankle) will play in Week 17 despite being limited in practice Friday, Dec. 26. "I think he'll play, but to what extent we'll have to see," Phillips said.
Cowboys | Hannah called up from practice squad Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:22:35 -0800 Dallas Cowboys TE Rodney Hannah was called up from the practice squad Friday, Dec. 26, to take the spot of WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder). Hannah will be extra insurance in case TE Jason Witten (knee, ankle) is unable to play.
Cowboys | Witten limited in practice Friday Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:16:54 -0800 Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten (knee, ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 26, but is probable for Week 17.
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