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Karl Rasmussen

Jason Witten Was Viewed as 'Heir Apparent' to Mike McCarthy by Jerry Jones

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is a name that's been brought up as a possible replacement for former head coach Mike McCarthy, who left the organization following the expiration of his contract on Tuesday.

NFL Network insider Jane Slater dropped an intriguing report in which she detailed a plan Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had concocted prior to McCarthy's departure, before it became clear the head coach would not be returning.

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