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Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, listens as tight end Jason Witten makes comments as he announces his retirement from football at the NFL team's training facility and headquarters, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Frisco, Texas (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, left, listens as tight end Jason Witten makes comments as he announces his retirement from football at the NFL team's training facility and headquarters, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Frisco, Texas (AP Photo/Richard Rodriguez)Richard Rodriguez/Associated Press

Jerry Jones Gives Jason Witten Diamond-Covered Football as Retirement Present

Scott Polacek
May 3, 2018

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones provided Jason Witten with a memorable parting gift Thursday as the tight end announced his retirement.

According to TMZ Sports, Jones gave Witten a football covered in diamonds to thank him for his 15 seasons with the Cowboys. Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News shared a look at the gift:

The NFL passed along comments from Witten regarding his retirement on Thursday:

ESPN.com's Todd Archer reported Witten will join ESPN’s broadcast of Monday Night Football.

The 11-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro finishes his career as one of the best tight ends of his generation. He recorded 1,152 catches for 12,448 yards and 68 touchdowns.

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