Terrell Owens ‘in constant communication’ with Cowboys over reunion
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens is considering an NFL return after celebrating his 49th birthday earlier this month.
Owens is in contact with a number of NFL teams, but is targeting a return to the Cowboys, according to Sports Illustrated.
“We have been in constant communication with [Cowboys owner] Jerry Jones’ office over the past few days on the possibility of him returning to the Cowboys,” Houston-based Owens’ agent Gregory DL Daniel said. “Terrell is ready to contribute and play any role, big or small.
“He is in exceptional shape. He doesn’t look any different than he did years ago. I watched him run full speed with DeSean [Jackson] and he looked great. He didn’t drop a pass.
Owens worked with Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson this year before Jackson, 36, signed with Baltimore.
If signed, Owens, who has been out of the league since 2010, would become the oldest active player in NFL history.
However, a Cowboys-Owens reunion is a long shot, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, who reported on Wednesday, “He called Jerry but it didn’t happen. As it was described to me ‘last game in 2010 and 49 years…’.”
Owens played with Dallas for three seasons from 2006 to 2008.
“He recently ran a 4.5 40-yard sprint, which was his warm-up,” Daniel said of Owens’ August sprint. “He’s a legend. We want to go down in history and see him break those records. If anyone can do it, it’s him. His three D’s are desire, dedication and discipline. He embodies that. every day, even running from the hills at 3 am on Christmas morning.
On Tuesday, Owens took to his Instagram Story to share videos of an outdoor workout in the rain, where he repeated his three D’s motto with the hashtag “PLAYOFFTO.”
“Here doing this extra work,” Owens said before doing uphill sprints. “…I have to stay ready, you never know. You never know.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks with Dallas wide receiver Terrell Owens before a game against the Washington Redskins September 28, 2008 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens talks to owner Jerry Jones during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals October 5, 2008 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
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Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens talks to owner Jerry Jones during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals October 5, 2008 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
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In a separate post, Owens wrote, “It’s realtime!! WHY NOT if you can still do it?! #PLAYOFFTO.”
He added: “Some may say this is beyond my abilities at the moment, but I am ready to accept this challenge.”
Owens is no stranger to documenting his workouts on social media. In August, he went viral after running a 40-yard sprint in under 4.5 seconds while running against Fan Controlled Football League wide receiver James Harden. [not the NBA player] and Andrew Jamiel.
Owens – a six-time Pro Bowler, who was named a five-time First Team All-Pro – was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He caught 1,078 career passes for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns during 15 seasons in the NFL. .
Owens ranks third on the NFL’s all-time list in receiving yards and catches, as well as eighth in catches.
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