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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) gives a broadcast interview from the sideline during a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019
Jason Witten named as Argyle Liberty Christian Warriors head coach
After retiring from pro football just last week (for a second time), former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will continue to stay right at home in the Dallas area working in football — this time as a high school football coach.
Argyle Liberty Christian took to Twitter Monday morning to announce that its month-long search for a new football head coach, after Steven Greek's resignation, had come to an end with none other than the Dallas Cowboys great, Witten:
Liberty Christian School is excited to announce our new Head Football Coach Jason Witten. Jason, former Dallas Cowboy tight end and long-time Liberty parent will be joining the Liberty Christian coaching staff as Head Football Coach. It's a great day to be a Warrior! pic.twitter.com/SPtdSqvxID
— Liberty Christian (@LibertyArgyle) February 1, 2021
Greek helped lead the Liberty Christian to an 8-5 record (3-1 in district play) record and guide the team to the TAPPS Division I state semifinal game in 2018, his first season as head. The next two seasons saw less than ideal records with a 3-8 (1-3) record in 2019 and a 2-7 (1-4) record in 2020.
The 11-time Pro Bowler's retirement from the NFL came after a 17-year career where he played 16 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and one with the Las Vegas Raiders. Although Witten finished his playing career with the Raiders, he will sign a one-day contract with the Cowboys franchise in March to officially retire as he began: a Cowboy. Witten missed only one game in his entire NFL career.
Witten's oldest son, CJ, will be a freshman at Argyle Liberty Christian next season.
Liberty Athletics is proud to announce Jason Witten as the new Head Football Coach!! #FORHIM | #ARMORUP pic.twitter.com/L0BmFduj8f
— Liberty Athletics (@NavyOut) February 1, 2021