In recent seasons, Jason Witten has continued to cushion his stellar resume with more records he breaks and more Hall of Fame tight ends he surpasses. Witten is currently the #2 TE with receptions of 1,020 behind Tony Gonzalez who retired with 1,325 receptions.
This upcoming season Witten could become the Cowboys’ all-time leading receiver. Michael Irvin retired with 11,904 yards and Witten is currently sitting #2 all-time with 11,215 yards. Witten would need 690 yards this season to overtake Irvin’s team record.
Over Witten’s thirteen years in the NFL he has averaged 863 yards per season, so the record is definitely in striking distance.
Once Witten gets the Cowboys’ all-time receiving yards record, how long will he hold on to the record? Dez Bryant is currently at 5,825 yards and at some point you would think Dez will become the Cowboys all-time receiver.
For now though, for Witten to become the Cowboys all-time receiver is an amazing feat, and just another stat for a player that is destined for the Hall of Fame. Let’s get Witten a couple of Super Bowl rings before his career ends.
Witten is signed until 2017 and will be a free agent in 2018 at which time he’ll be 36.
Do you think Witten will catch Michael Irvin’s receiving record?
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