Jason Witten Injury: Updates on Cowboys TE’s Chest and Return

October 14, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a chest injury.  
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Witten Questionable vs. Packers Friday, Oct. 14 Witten has been a full participant in practice this week, so he is expected to play. The veteran has recorded 24 receptions for 232 yards in Dallas' 4-1 start. 
Witten has displayed impressive durability over his 13-year career. Between 2003 and 2015, he missed only one game.
While his health hasn't been a serious problem over the last few seasons, Witten's performance is clearly declining. His last 1,000-yard receiving season was in 2012, and he averaged a career-low 9.3 yards per reception in 2015. (He's at 9.7 yards per reception this season.)
At 34, Witten is still a dependable target, but his days as an elite NFL tight end are gone. Football Outsiders ranks him 19th at his position in DYAR (defense-adjusted yards over replacement).
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