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According to Matt Mosley of FOX Sports, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has a “50-50″ chance of playing in next Wednesday’s season opener against the Giants.
I’m told the doctor gave Jason Witten a very positive report based on yesterday’s examination. He remains a “50-50″ proposition vs Giants.
— Matt Mosley (@mattmosley) August 29, 2012
As this week goes on, it looks like Witten’s chances of playing in next week’s opener against are getting better and better.
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