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Jason Witten Latest Former NFL Star to Make Jump to College Coaching

For more than a decade, Jason Witten was an NFL star. Witten was an 11-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro and twice more was second-team All-Pro.

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Oklahoma Sooners predicted to land elite recruit and it's all thanks to their newest coach

The Oklahoma Sooners made ripples throughout the college football landscape on Thursday when they hired former Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten to serve as their tight ends coach.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / January 8

Cowboys legend accepts coaching position with major college football program

During the Dallas Cowboys' coaching search ahead of the 2025 season, Jason Witten had his name floated around. There were rumors he would wind up with some position on the team, but there was no indication where he would fit in.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Jason Witten hired as tight ends coach by SEC team

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten had a successful 17-year NFL career with 11 trips to the Pro Bowl and four 1,000-yard seasons. After retiring, he became the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Oklahoma Sooners tab future Pro Football Hall of Famer to lead overhaul of offensive position room

The Oklahoma Sooners made waves last week before the opening of the transfer portal, firing former tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley. Fans had been clamoring for that move for years, and the Sooners finally caved and have decided to completely remake their tight end room.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Jason Witten News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8

Oklahoma Hiring Jason Witten As TE Coach

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports Oklahoma is hiring former Cowboys TE Jason Witten as their TE coach. Witten spoke with Dallas owner Jerry Jones last offseason, and there was some buzz about him joining the staff, but he was never hired.

NFL News / Inside The Star / January 4

Woodson, Witten among 2026 NFL Hall of Fame finalists

The 2025 NFL season is nearing it’s end, and with it comes the hope for the playoffs for some teams, while others are already working on draft boards. Sadly for Dallas Cowboys fans, America’s Team is taking another year off from the postseason, and heads into New York with a chance to pull to 8-8-1.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 3

Jason Witten might just be about to take a huge career step that you know Jerry Jones will be hyped about

For a long time, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been pitching fans and media members on Jason Witten's potential to be a coach at the NFL level. He's even compared him to Dan Campbell, who has found plenty of success turning around the Detroit Lions franchise.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Former Tennessee Vols star tight end Jason Witten is one step closer to the highest honor in football

Former Tennessee Vols tight end Jason Witten is one step closer to the highest honor in football. Witten, who played at Tennessee from 2000 to 2002, was revealed on Tuesday as one of 15 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Texas Tech Linebacker Honored as Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Finalist

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has been named the 2025 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year finalist, a prestigious honor that recognizes student-athletes who exemplify leadership, character, and service beyond the football field.

Son of Dallas Cowboys Legend, Top 2027 Recruit Includes Texas Tech in Top 10

Texas Tech has been all-in on the 2027 recruiting cycle. With multiple blue-chip prospects — including five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster and five-star quarterback Kavian Bryant — the Red Raiders appear to be loading up for the future and taking advantage of their current momentum as a football power.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 28

Clemson Cracks Five-Star Recruit's Top 10

The Clemson Tigers have caught fire on the 2027 recruiting trail, picking up a crystal ball for a four-star receiver and landing in a four-star safety’s top 12 within the past week.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / November 28

Texas A&M in the Mix for 5-Star LB With NFL Blood

Texas A&M has seen plenty of success under head coach Mike Elko, both on and off the field. After a blazing-hot 11-0 start, the Aggies have their sights set on the Texas Longhorns with hopes of keeping their undefeated season alive.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 28

5-star recruit who is the son of a Vols legend includes Tennessee among his top schools

The son of a Tennessee Vols legend included UT among his top schools this week. 2027 five-star linebacker Cooper Witten, the son of former Volunteers tight end Jason Witten, included Tennessee among his top 10 schools, along with Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Texas, Clemson, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Alabama.

NFL News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 14

2027 4-Star LB Cooper Witten Talks Tennessee Football

The nation's No. 1 rated linebacker in the 2027 cycle was at home and on full display Friday night, so Vols on SI decided to take flight with Texas as the destination.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / August 16

Will Arizona State Do Enough to Compete for Cooper Witten?

The Sun Devils have been targeting many of the best players in the nation. This includes arguably the best linebacker and the best player in the state of Texas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Cowboys Legend Jason Witten's Son A 5-Star Recruit Drawing National Attention

Dallas Cowboys legend and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Witten is currently the head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / February 21

Jason Witten has lofty long-term career goal

Around this time next year, we will probably be praising Dallas Cowboys legendary TE Jason Witten for making it to the Hall of Fame on his first opportunity.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Franchise legend open to future position with Cowboys

The All-Pro tight end will not be with the team in 2025, though, and he recently confirmed a position on Dallas’ staff was never discussed.

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Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 27

Jason Witten Will Not Be Part Of Cowboys’ 2025 Staff

The Dallas Cowboys will not be hiring Jason Witten as part of their 2025 coaching staff, according to owner Jerry Jones. “Certainly, Jason is an outstanding coach,” Jones said of Witten, via ProFootballTalk.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18