Jason Witten Named Semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jason Witten named semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of Elizabethton's hometown heroes is a semifinalist for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Dallas Cowboys announced on Tuesday that Elizabethton native and former Tennessee Volunteer Jason Witten is a semifinalist for induction into the Hall of Fame's next class. Witten retired briefly in 2018 before returning to [...]

NFL: Jason Witten (Elizabethton) is one of 26 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026

A former star at Elizabethton High School, Witten was one of the most prolific tight ends ever with his 1,228 catches and 13,046 yards ranking second best all time. Witten was a two-time All-Pro for Dallas and was a second-team…

Cowboys Jason Witten, Darren Woodson announced as Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

With only three or four spots available, it’ll be a tight squeeze to get in. For Woodson, at least.

Jason Witten enters semifinalist round for Football Hall of Fame

One of Elizabethton’s hometown heroes is one of 25 semifinalist for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is Jason Witten’s first year of eligibility, and the Elizabethton native and former Tennessee Volunteer is a semifinalist for the Hall of Fame’s next class. Witten leads the Cowboys franchise in receptions, receiving yards, games played and is tied for the most Pro Bowl appearances with 11. Witten has a career 1,228 receptions and 74 touchd…