Jon Kitna Reportedly Set to Sign with Dallas Cowboys

December 24, 2013   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 in a game that will decide the NFC East division title. Due to a tenuous quarterback situation, the Cowboys are reportedly bringing in a familiar face as insurance under center.  
According to a Tuesday, Dec. 24 tweet from Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, former Cowboys backup Jon Kitna is slated to come out of retirement and join the roster as a No. 3 QB:
Cowboys are expected to sign Jon kitna as third qb. A blast from the past
— Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr) December 24, 2013 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the surprising news:
The #Cowboys are, in fact, signing QB Jon Kitna, per source. A blast from the past.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 24, 2013 Kitna spent the final three seasons of his professional career in Dallas, backing up starter Tony Romo.
Due to his familiarity with head coach Jason Garrett's offense, it appears Dallas felt comfortabl...

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