Jason Witten answers question on Cowboys coaching vacancy

Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten was asked about the team's head coaching vacancy during a fan event as his name circulates as a candidate for the job.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten yells from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers. / Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys head coach search is officially in full swing, with interviews being lined up and several other names being floated in the mix.

Throughout the week, we have learned that the Cowboys are expected to interview Robert Saleh, one of the top defensive minds in the NFL, and another defensive-minded coach in Leslie Frazier, who won a Super Bowl as a player with the Chicago Bears and coach, serving as assistant head coach to Tony Dungy with the Indianapolis Colts.

Outside of the established former head coaches and assistants, a handful of inexperienced candidates have been floated who have no NFL experience, like Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, and Cowboys legend Jason Witten.

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Coach Prime has found success with the Buffs in Boulder and helped rebuild their brand, while Witten has become a rockstar head coach at the high school level, leading his team to two consecutive state championships.

But would he make the jump to the NFL and take over his former team? Witten was asked about the reported interest from the Cowboys during a fan event this week, but was coy with his response.

Former Cowboys TE Jason Witten was in Southlake this evening signing autographs for fans as part of a Verizon Fan Fest event (even signed a prosthetic leg).

He declined to comment on his name being in the mix for head coach, but took notice of the intrigue in Dallas right now. pic.twitter.com/i2NT4D7RJe

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) January 16, 2025

During his playing career, Witten was a four-time All-Pro and an 11-time Pro Bowler. He retired with 1,228 receptions, 13,046 yards, and 74 touchdowns.

Because he has never coached beyond the high school level. hiring Witten to take over the most valuable franchise in sports would be a major risk -- and Jerry Jones knows that. However, if Witten is willing to get some NFL experience, adding him as an assistant to the future staff would be an intriguing move.

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