Jason Witten
Tight End
Age: 37 Exp: 15 Years
Drafted: Round 3 (#69 overall), 2003 College: Tennessee Agent(s): Tom Condon (CAA Sports)
Cowboys – The Athletic
Five observations from Cowboys’ win in Detroit: Run game still a problem, but Dak can carry Dallas
15 notes: Why was Travis Frederick so angry? Cowboys share thoughts on outside criticism
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Current Contract
Jason Witten signed a 1 year, $4,250,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $4,250,000. In 2019, Witten will earn a base salary of $2,000,000 and a roster bonus of $2,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $4,250,000.
Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,250,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $4,250,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2020 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Roster Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash 2019 37 $2,000,000 $2,250,000 $4,250,000 - $4,250,000($4,250,000) Pre-6/1 Release 2019 Dead Cap: $0 2019 Cap Savings: $4,250,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2019 Dead Cap: $0 2019 Cap Savings: $4,250,000 Post-6/1 Release 2019 Dead Cap: $0 2020 Dead Cap: $0 2019 Cap Savings: $4,250,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2019 Dead Cap: $0 2020 Dead Cap: $0 2019 Cap Savings: $4,250,000 2020 38 UFA Contract Notes:- 53-Man Roster Per Game Active: $78,125 ($1.25M)
- 46-Man Roster Per Game Active: $62,500 ($1M)
- Receptions + Playoff Wins Bonus: $750,000
Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
2017-2021
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $29,600,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $7,400,000 Guaranteed - Free Agent: 2022 / UFA Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restruc. Bonus Cap Hit Dead Yearly Cash 2017 35 $7,400,000 - - - $4,862,000 $12,262,000 $12,262,000 $7,400,000($7,400,000) 2018 36 $1,050,000 - $750,000 - $1,175,000 $2,975,000 $4,700,000 $6,500,000($13,900,000) 2019 37 $5,000,000 - $1,500,000 - $1,175,000 $7,675,000 $3,525,000 $6,500,000($20,400,000) 2020 38 $4,500,000 - $2,000,000 - $1,175,000 $7,675,000 $2,350,000 $6,500,000($26,900,000) 2021 39 $3,500,000 - $3,000,000 - $1,175,000 $7,675,000 $1,175,000 $6,500,000($33,400,000) 2022 40 UFA - 2018 Per Game Active Bonus: $46,875 ($750,000)
- 2019 Per Game Active Bonus: $93,750 ($1.5M)
- 2020 Per Game Active Bonus: $125,000 ($2M)
- 2021 Per Game Active Bomus: $187,500 ($3M)
- 2018: Converted $4.735M of salary into bonus, clearing $3.55M in cap
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Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 2003 $225,000 $670,000 - - - - - $895,000 2004 $305,000 - - - - - - $305,000 2005 $380,000 - - - - - - $380,000 2006 $500,000 $6,000,000 - - - - - $6,500,000 2007 $595,000 - - - - $6,000,000 - $6,595,000 2008 $1,905,000 - - - - - - $1,905,000 2009 $2,500,000 - - - - - - $2,500,000 2010 $2,641,000 - $500,000 - - - - $3,141,000 2011 $3,391,000 $12,500,000 $500,000 - - - - $16,391,000 2012 $3,641,000 - $1,000,000 - - - - $4,641,000 2013 $940,000 - - - $4,560,000 - - $5,500,000 2014 $5,000,000 - - - - - - $5,000,000 2015 $1,500,000 - - - $3,600,000 - - $5,100,000 2016 $1,000,000 - - - $5,500,000 - - $6,500,000 2017 $7,400,000 - - - - - - $7,400,000 2019 $2,000,000 - $2,250,000 - - - - $4,250,000 16 seasons $33,923,000 $19,170,000 $4,250,000 - $13,660,000 $6,000,000 - $77,003,000 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 16 seasons $33,923,000 $19,170,000 $4,250,000 - $13,660,000 $6,000,000 - $77,003,000 -
2019 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Jason Witten ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Rec TD Fum Prod Pts 2019 DAL 10 10 10 544 0.768 52 41 371 9 2 1 47.1 2017 DAL 16 16 16 1050 0.983 87 63 560 8.9 5 1 84 2016 DAL 16 16 16 1018 0.960 95 69 673 9.8 3 1 83.3 2015 DAL 16 16 16 1020 0.992 104 77 713 9.3 3 1 87.3 2014 DAL 16 16 16 1048 0.990 90 64 703 11 5 0 100.3 2013 DAL 16 16 16 984 0.987 111 73 851 11.7 8 0 133.1 2012 DAL 16 16 16 1079 0.981 149 110 1039 9.4 3 0 121.9 2011 DAL 16 16 16 117 79 942 11.9 5 1 124.2 2010 DAL 16 16 16 128 94 1002 10.7 9 1 154.2 2009 DAL 16 16 16 124 94 1030 11 2 0 115 2008 DAL 16 16 16 0 81 952 11.8 4 0 120.88 2007 DAL 16 16 16 0 96 1145 11.9 7 1 154.5 2006 DAL 16 16 15 0 64 754 11.8 1 0 81.4 2003 DAL 15 15 7 0 35 347 9.9 1 0 40.7 Totals 217 217 208 6,743 - 1,057 1,040 11,082 10.7 58 7 1,447.88
Cowboys – The Athletic
Nov 18, 2019
Bob Sturm
The Morning After: Defense still lacks sharpness, but Cowboys’ offensive showcase demonstrates growth
Nov 18, 2019
Jon Machota
Five observations from Cowboys’ win in Detroit: Run game still a problem, but Dak can carry Dallas
Nov 18, 2019
Jon Machota
15 notes: Why was Travis Frederick so angry? Cowboys share thoughts on outside criticism
Transactions
Feb 28 2019Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Apr 27 2018Retired from Professional Football
Mar 24 2018Converted $4.735M of 2018 salary into bonus, clearing $3.55M in cap space with Dallas (DAL)
Mar 28 2017Signed a 4 year $29.6 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
Sep 8 2016Converted $5.5M of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing $2.75M in cap space with Dallas (DAL)
Sep 23 2015Converted $3.6M of his 2015 salary into bonus, clearing $2.4M in 2015 cap space with Dallas (DAL)
Feb 28 2013Restructured 2013 base salary from $5.5 million to $940,000 with Dallas (DAL)
Sep 1 2011Signed a 5 year $37 million extension with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 22 2006Signed a 6 year $29.5 million extension with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 26 2003Signed a 4 year $1.58 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Apr 26 2003Drafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 3 (#69 overall)