FRISCO, Texas -- Jason Witten truly will be a Dallas Cowboy for life.
According to league sources, Witten signed a four-year extension through 2021 on Tuesday that maxes out at $29.6 million. It does not include more guaranteed money but gives both sides peace of mind knowing where Dallas' longtime tight end will play beyond this season.
Witten, who turns 35 in May, was entering the final year of his deal and is set to make $7.4 million in base salary and count $12.262 million against the salary cap. The Cowboys can restructure Witten's contract and earn close to $4 million in cap space whenever they need it.