Jason Witten
TE FA
Wed 1/27/21 4:40 PM

Witten said Wednesday that he will retire from professional football, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Once his one-year deal with the Raiders officially expires in March, Witten plans to sign a one-day contract with the Cowboys, allowing him to retire as a member of the organization in which he spent the first 16 seasons of his career. The 38-year-old tight end finishes up a potential Hall of Fame career with 1,228 catches for 13,046 yards and 74 touchdowns in 271 games.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Sun 1/10/21 2:15 PM

Witten totaled 13 receptions (on 17 targets) for 69 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games during the 2020 season, though he was not targeted in the Raiders' Week 17 finale against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Witten set the NFL record for career games played by a tight end as a 38-year-old to close out his one-year deal in Las Vegas, but he was rather unproductive in 404 offensive snaps this season, while fellow TE Foster Moreau's development likely suffered as a result. A second retirement announcement could be on the horizon for Witten, though he's not yet made a decision on his future in football.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Mon 12/28/20 10:59 AM

Witten caught two of five targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-25 loss to the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Witten's five targets more than doubled his previous season high, but his 2.4 yards per target made for a forgettable performance while No. 1 tight end Darren Waller caught five passes for 112 yards. Having been eliminated from the playoff race, the Raiders might finally decide to give a handful of Witten's ineffective reps to Foster Moreau behind Waller in Week 17 against the Broncos.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Tue 12/8/20 7:49 AM

Witten failed to haul in his only target during Sunday's 31-28 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Witten's involvement in the Raiders' aerial attack has been nearly nonexistent lately with just three total targets throughout the Raiders' past five games, while also logging less than 20 offensive snaps in back-to-back contests. Fellow tight end Darren Waller erupted for 200 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns on 13 receptions Sunday, combating the offense's struggles on the ground. Witten may be tasked with providing additional run-block support Week 14 after the Raiders averaged just 2.9 yards per carry on 25 rush attempts against the Jets.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Tue 12/1/20 1:39 AM

Witten was not targeted during Sunday's 43-6 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Witten has been targeted no more than twice in a single contest all season, so his lack of involvement on a day the Raiders needed to air it out came as no surprise. The veteran tight end should factor back into the mix primarily as a run blocker Week 13 against the Jets.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Mon 11/23/20 10:59 AM

Witten caught a one-yard touchdown pass on his only target in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Witten's clutch touchdown reception put the Raiders ahead with less than two minutes left in the contest, but Las Vegas was ultimately unable to keep Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes from spearheading a game-winning drive. Witten's offensive snap share surpassed the 50-percent mark Sunday, but fellow tight end Darren Waller led the unit in receiving again with seven catches on as many targets for 88 yards and a score. Witten figures to primarily serve as a run-blocking presence once more Week 12 against the Falcons.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Tue 11/3/20 7:30 AM

Witten caught two passes on as many targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 16-6 win over the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Witten was the Raiders' third-leading receiver Sunday as windy conditions limited all of Las Vegas' pass-catchers to under 30 yards each. Fellow tight end Darren Waller led the way with five catches for 28 yards on six targets, though Witten tied his season high with 38 offensive snaps while providing additional support as a run blocker.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Mon 10/12/20 10:53 AM

Witten caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 40-32 win over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Witten logged a season-high 38 offensive snaps, but the veteran was limited to just 3.0 yards per reception. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Darren Waller continued to shine with a team-high five catches on seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown. Witten remains ahead of 2019 fourth-rounder Foster Moreau in the pecking order, however.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Tue 10/6/20 2:33 AM

Witten caught two passes on as many targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Witten hauled in his first touchdown as a Raider with time winding down in the second quarter to make it a one-score game heading into halftime. The 38-year-old would ultimately be overshadowed by fellow tight end Darren Waller, however, as the latter secured nine of 12 targets for 88 yards. Witten has seen the field for at least 25 percent of Las Vegas' offensive snaps in all four games to this point.

Jason Witten
TE FA
Mon 9/14/20 11:21 AM

Witten turned his only target into a two-yard reception during the Raiders' Week 1 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Witten's debut with the Raiders was fairly uneventful despite playing a respectable 28 offensive snaps, while No. 1 tight end Darren Waller continued to shine with a team-high six catches for 45 yards on eight targets. Expect this contrast in output between the two tight ends to continue in Week 2 against the Saints.