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Last week, Jason Witten shocked the NFL world when he announced that he was leaving the ‘Monday Night Football’ booth to return to play football for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Jason Witten has decided to end his retirement and return to the #DallasCowboys for what will be his 16th season.
Read more → https://t.co/FMCVCje25K pic.twitter.com/azFKYzn4SA
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) February 28, 2019
Witten explained that he was returning because he missed competing on the football field.
Via Cowboys.com
The fire inside of me to compete and play this game is just burning too strong,” Witten said in a statement. “This team has a great group of rising young stars, and I want to help them make a run at a championship. This was completely my decision, and I am very comfortable with it. I’m looking forward to getting back in the dirt.”
During today’s NFL combine coverage, former Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. was asked if he was considering a comeback a la Witten and delivered a hilarious answer.
Daniel Jeremiah: I don't know, Jason Witten came back, Steve. Any thoughts?
Steve Smith: You want the truth about that or you want me to let that go?
DJ: I want the truth.
Eisen: NO NO NO, about YOU, not Witten.
Smith: Oh ok, no I'm good.
…
Smith: I'm actually good on TV.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) March 2, 2019
Steve Smith on if he's thinking of coming back to NFL like Jason Witten "Nah, I'm actually good on TV, so I'm going to stay here" https://t.co/K9utpvAIRU
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) March 2, 2019
Steve Smith on NFL Network talking about Jason Witten: "I'm actually good on TV so I'll just stay here."
— Michael Schwartz (@MikeMSchwartz) March 2, 2019
Damn, Steve Smith just owned Jason Witten on NFL Network…
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 2, 2019
Amazing.