Jon Kitna Signs Deal with Dallas Cowboys, The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17 in a game that will decide the NFC East division title. Due to a tenuous quarterback situation, the Cowboys have brought in a familiar face as insurance under center.
Updates from Wednesday, Dec. 25
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the deal is now official.According to a Tuesday, Dec. 24 tweet from Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, former Cowboys backup Jon Kitna is slated to come out of retirement and join the roster as a No. 3 QB.
Kitna spent the final three seasons of his professional career in Dallas, backing up starter Tony Romo.
Due to his familiarity with head coach Jason Garrett's offense, it appears Dallas felt comfortable giving the 41-year-old Kitna a contract despite the fact he hasn't played in the league since 2011. Not only that, but as Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan reports, he wasn't even brought in for a workout.That could leave the job to former Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton, but owner Jerry Jones said on Monday, Dec. 23 that Romo could still be cleared to play for Sunday's showdown, per The Dallas Morning News' David Moore:
All I’m saying is he has back spasms, symptoms that we’re treating as we go along in the week to see if he will play. There is nothing structurally that will rule him out if he feels good and is cleared to play. Nothing...The facts are there is a lot we can’t comment on. But the most important thing is if he feels better as the week goes along, there is nothing structurally to prevent him from playing. He might be cleared to play.
Whatever the case may be, Kitna is now a Cowboy and could conceivably see playing time this week against the Eagles.
Kitna retired in January of 2012 and was known for being a locker-room leader who also led the team's Bible studies. Following his career, Kitna was working as a schoolteacher in Washington (via Deadspin). Much of Romo's development was shaped by Kitna's mentorship, so all of that creates a comfort level for everyone involved.
But it is unfortunate that the Cowboys have had to turn to someone who has been nearly two years removed from the game to solidify their most important position ahead of the regular-season finale.
Updates from Wednesday, Dec. 25
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the deal is now official.According to a Tuesday, Dec. 24 tweet from Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, former Cowboys backup Jon Kitna is slated to come out of retirement and join the roster as a No. 3 QB.
Kitna spent the final three seasons of his professional career in Dallas, backing up starter Tony Romo.
Due to his familiarity with head coach Jason Garrett's offense, it appears Dallas felt comfortable giving the 41-year-old Kitna a contract despite the fact he hasn't played in the league since 2011. Not only that, but as Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan reports, he wasn't even brought in for a workout.That could leave the job to former Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton, but owner Jerry Jones said on Monday, Dec. 23 that Romo could still be cleared to play for Sunday's showdown, per The Dallas Morning News' David Moore:
All I’m saying is he has back spasms, symptoms that we’re treating as we go along in the week to see if he will play. There is nothing structurally that will rule him out if he feels good and is cleared to play. Nothing...The facts are there is a lot we can’t comment on. But the most important thing is if he feels better as the week goes along, there is nothing structurally to prevent him from playing. He might be cleared to play.
Whatever the case may be, Kitna is now a Cowboy and could conceivably see playing time this week against the Eagles.
Kitna retired in January of 2012 and was known for being a locker-room leader who also led the team's Bible studies. Following his career, Kitna was working as a schoolteacher in Washington (via Deadspin). Much of Romo's development was shaped by Kitna's mentorship, so all of that creates a comfort level for everyone involved.
But it is unfortunate that the Cowboys have had to turn to someone who has been nearly two years removed from the game to solidify their most important position ahead of the regular-season finale.
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