How badly does Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten want to play against the New York Giants in the NFL season opener Wednesday night?

According to team sources, Witten has persistently told the Cowboys he is willing to sign a medical waiver that would absolve the team and its doctors of liability in case he re-injured his spleen during the NFC East matchup. However, the team will not accept any waiver as a path to Witten playing in the game, the sources said.

The Pro Bowl tight end did make the trip to New York and, despite being officially listed as doubtful, team officials say he is a game-time decision in case a doctor provides medical clearance Wednesday.

Even though CT scans have shown that the spleen has healed, doctors have recommended caution and have yet to clear Witten for game action despite his protestations.