Witten started his professional career in 2003, playing in the National Football League Draft’s 3rd round, but due to having a limited role in his rookie season, he started only seven out of fifteen games he played in. While playing against the Arizona Cardinals, he was hit and his jaw was broken, but that didn’t stop him to continue and he only missed one game afterwards. The following year Witten set a team record for his position and was chosen for his first Pro Bowl, which happened in 2006 and 2007 as well, when he was also nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. In 2012 he was chosen for his 8th Pro Bowl and the following year he became the tight end with the second most receptions in NFL history, surpassing Shannon Sharpe’s record.