The Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor has 24 names engraved inside AT&T Stadium. Now, the pressure is on Jerry Jones to add two more. Former quarterback Tony Romo and former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten remain among the leading candidates for future induction.

Mike Fisher of Fish Sports Cowboys outlined three challenges for Jones regarding the induction, one of which questioned whether Romo and Witten were the only possible inductees for this year's Ring of Honor class.

“Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and tight end Jason Witten are sure bets to eventually enter the Ring of Honor,” Fisher wrote. “But should they be next in line?”

Romo spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys and remains the team's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (248). Meanwhile, Witten is one of the most accomplished tight ends in NFL history and was one of the finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"The iconic No. 82 [Witten] is far and away the franchise leader in receiving yards (12,977), receptions (1,215), and games played (255)," Fisher noted in his FishSportsCowboys report.

While Fisher noted Romo and Witten's accomplishments, he also wanted to see the names of former Cowboys players who have been instrumental in contributing to the franchise's history etched inside the AT&T Stadium.

The decision of the Ring of Honor inductees lies solely with Jones, with no particular limit. Now, he faces the pressure to honor older-era Cowboys legends, who have been overlooked, before he gets to Romo and Witten.

The Cowboys lastly inducted former linebacker DeMarcus Ware and former Super Bowl-winning head coach Jimmy Johnson as the 23rd and 24th members of the Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2023.

"But in the 66-year history of the franchise, far more than 24 people were 'special," Fisher wrote. "Again, every era that comes and goes pushes old-timers farther into the background."

Fisher argues that the Cowboys have had more than 24 individuals who have made a significant impact in the 66-year history of the franchise since its inception.

Whether Jones turns to Romo and Witten or chooses to honor an older generation of Cowboys legends first, the growing list of deserving candidates is making each Ring of Honor decision difficult.

Fisher Lists Long-Overlooked Cowboys Legends

Mike Fisher of Fish Sports Cowboys identified twelve Cowboys legends of the franchise who haven't been inducted yet in the same report.

Harvey Martin and 'Too Tall' Jones from the 1970s and 80s, defensive back Cornell Green from the 1960s, Tight end Jay Novacek, and fullback Daryl Johnston from the three-time Super Bowl dynasty haven't been inducted yet.

"I circle back to 'chronology', because not to be morbid, but ... I’d like the legends to be recognized, if possible, while they’re still alive. You know?" Fisher further wrote in his piece.

The pair of left tackle Tyron Smith and right guard Zack Martin is expected to enter the elite group but has not been inducted yet.

QB Danny White of the 1980s, and offensive lineman Larry Allen (who played every O-Line position except center) are yet to receive the honor.

And a set of legendary DBs: Charlie Waters, Bill Bates, Everson Walls, and Deion Sanders are some of the Cowboys' former players who are in line for induction.

Written by

Archana Ramakrishnan

Edited by

Aadesh Dhote