FRISCO, Texas -- Jason Witten is retiring from the Dallas Cowboys and joining ESPN as an analyst for Monday Night Football, according to multiple sources.
Witten wrestled with the decision for the last week, alternating almost hourly between taking the job and playing a record 16th season for the Cowboys. He has told owner and general manager Jerry Jones and coach Jason Garrett of his decision.
Sources said he leaned heavily on Jones in coming to a conclusion.
Witten could not be reached for comment. On Wednesday, executive vice president Stephen Jones said there was no timeline on when Witten would make a decision.