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Eight NFL greybeards who will continue to dazzle in 2017

Dec 11, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) takes the field prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Witten, tight end, Dallas Cowboys

Witten has been a staple on offense and fan favorite since the Cowboys selected him in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Other than his rookie season with the the Cowboys, Witten has played in all 16 games from 2004-present. He is one of the most utilized tight ends in the league and ranks at No. 7 with 1,089 all-time receptions on the books.

Since 2004, Witten has averaged 113.8 targets per season which have resulted in 11,888 yards and 63 touchdowns.

The quarterback change from Tony Romo to Dak Prescott saw Witten’s yardage drop 40 yards from his prior season. But the 10-time Pro Bowler caught an impressive 72.6 percent of his targets from his rookie passer.

Witten turns 35 in May and father time has yet to catch up. This likely means another strong year of production is on tap in 2017.

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