The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... HC Jason Garrett is confident that Witten can still play. Others may be less confident. That’s because doubts were starting to be raised even when Witten played in 2017 about whether he still had it: In 2017 Witten averaged a career-low 8.9 yards per catch, and his 63 catches and 560 yards were his fewest since his rookie season of 2003, when he was mostly a backup. Witten was 35 years old during that 2017 season and he’ll be 37 during the 2019 season.

Diehards Line:As PFT's Michael David Smith suggested, "It’s hard to see how he’ll be better at two years older, and having had a year of not playing at all. ..." It's a valid point. At the very least, Witten is going to have an uphill battle to get back to the Pro Bowl form he once showed. In fact, Smith believes the veteran may even have an uphill battle just to be worthy of a roster spot. Beyond that, local reporters have indicated the team and Witten both plan a limited role in his return. It's something to watch.