Cowboys Legends Tony Romo & Jason Witten Get New Hope for Major Career Honor

For the better part of a decade, a question has bothered the Cowboys Nation: When do Tony Romo and Jason Witten finally earn their place in Dallas Cowboys history? RJ Ochoa explored that question at Blogging the Boys, and made the case this week that the Ring of Honor is overdue for both of them.

“Early on Friday we launched a discussion in The Feed where we asked the BTB crowd this exact question,” writes Ochoa about the next possible inductee. “Answers ranged all over the place, but everyone certainly agrees that Tony Romo and Jason Witten will one day be a part of the group.”

The Ring of Honor currently has 24 members. DeMarcus Ware and Jimmy Johnson were the most recent inductees, both added in December 2023. Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones has been moving through the list slowly, prioritizing the 90s dynasty before getting to the newer era. All the while, Romo and Witten await their turn.

KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 19: CBS broadcaster Tony Romo before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA JAN 19 AFC Championship – Titans at Chiefs Icon2001190127

Romo came to Dallas as an UDFA in 2003 and spent the best years of his career with the Cowboys, leaving the franchise in 2017 as the passing yards leader. His record of 34,183 yards remained unbroken all the way until 2025, when Dak Prescott finally overtook it last season. However, Romo still holds the record for total passing touchdowns (248) and fourth-quarter comebacks (25). Although he was unable to win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys, he established himself as one of the best QBs in franchise history with the numbers that he has put up.

Meanwhile, Witten spent 16 seasons with the Cowboys, catching 1,215 passes for 12,977 yards and 72 touchdowns. He is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in receptions (1,152) and their all-time leading tight end in receiving yards (12,448) and touchdowns (72) in the position. He was the safety valve Romo clicked on for over a decade, and he’s still waiting for his induction despite being a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist.

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