The Facts:
Witten, a two-time Pro Bowl tight end who has emerged as one of the league's elite young players at the position, on Saturday reached agreement on a new six-year contract. The deal, in the works for most of the offseason, addresses one of Dallas' most important priorities, which was securing the three-year veteran for the long term.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Witten was entering the final season of the original four-year contract he signed with the Cowboys as a third-round choice in the 2003 draft, and was scheduled to have a base salary of $1.573 million in 2006. Without the new deal, Witten would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency next spring. Although he has played three seasons, Witten is only 24 years old, and he continues to improve every year -- as both a receiver and blocker.
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