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• Terrell Owens is a Pro Bowl wide receiver who plays for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League.

  Owens, who originally stated he would not attend voluntary workouts with the Bills in March of 2009, surprised the team by showing up for a workout on April 9, 2009.ESPN.com: Owens a Surprise Workout Attendee

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 7, 1973
  2. Birthplace: Alexander City, AlabamaDallas Cowboys: Terrell Owens
  3. Height: 6'3"Dallas Cowboys: Terrell Owens
  4. Weight: 218 lbsDallas Cowboys: Terrell Owens
  5. College: Tennessee at Chattanooga
  6. NFL Draft: 89th overall in 1996 (San Francisco 49ers)
  7. Six-time Pro Bowl selectionDallas Cowboys: Terrell Owens
  8. 2008 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP

• Alzheimer's Award

  Owens was selected to receive the inaugural Young Champions Award from the National Alzheimer's Association in a March 25, 2009, ceremony in Washington, D.C.. He has worked to help the organization, including speaking at U.S. Senate meetings asking to increase research funding. Owens' grandmother, Alice Black, suffers from Alzheimer's Disease.ESPN.com: T.O. to be Honored by Alzheimer's Group

• Reality Television Shows

  Terrell Owens will be a contestant on the reality show Superstars, partnered with model Joanna Krupa. The premiere is scheduled to air on June 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Terrell Owens Set for New-Look Superstars (April 21, 2009)

  Owens is set to star in his own reality television show on VH1. The Terrell Owens Project will feature Owens' best friends Monique Jackson and Kita Williams, who will act as match makers and therapists for the receiver during the off season.Star-Telegram: Reality stinks, and it's smelling up Cowboys

• Dallas to Buffalo

  On January 14, 2009, ESPN reported that the Cowboys were set to discuss releasing Owens, in an attempt to improve team chemistry.ESPN.com: Sources: Dallas May Release Owens Owens' agent Drew Rosenhaus responded to the claims on January 16, stating that "he's not going anywhere."ProFootballTalk.com: Rosenhaus on T.O.: He’s Not Going Anywhere

  In February of 2009, it was rumored that Owens, who could be cut by the Dallas Cowboys, may wind up with the Oakland Raiders. Contra Costa Times writer Steve Corkran stated that "Terrell Owens has Raider written all over him, and Al Davis is the kind of owner who would allow Owens to be the person he is as long as he produces in games."ProFootballTalk.com: Could Terrell Owens Wind Up in Oakland?

  Owens signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 7, 2009. The contract is reportedly worth $6.5 million.The New York Times: Owens Finds a New Home in Buffalo (March 7, 2009) On March 4, 2009, Owens was officially released by the Dallas Cowboys.CNN: Dallas Cowboys release WR Terrell Owens (March 5, 2009)

• Football Career

  Owens began his career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1996. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 where his actions created major distractions for the team. In 2007, the Eagles released Owens and he signed with the Cowboys.

• Controversy

  Terrell Owens has made a name for himself not only on the field, but for his outspoken nature and controversial actions. In addition to his over-the-top touchdown celebrations, Owens has been criticized for his selfish nature. In 2005, Owens hired agent Drew Rosenhaus and immediately demanded that the Eagles restructure his contract. The Eagles refused to alter Owens' deal, causing the receiver to make comments about the organization and quarterback Donovan McNabb. Owens was suspended for four games for his actions, which would eventually lead the team to deactivate him for the 2005 season. Owens was released from the Eagles after the season and signed with the Dallas Cowboys.ESPN.com: "McNabb sounds off on 2005" (February 2, 2006)

  On November 11, 2008, Owens stated in an interview that the Cowboys should look at the game plan for 2007 to fix the problems of the 2008 season. Owens stated, "We have to go back to the drawing table and look at the things that made us successful last year, moving me around a little bit, really just making an effort to get the ball in my hands on certain routes." The Cowboys had a record of 5-4 win Owens made his remarks.ESPN.com: Owens says key to success this season lies in 2007 Cowboys (November 11, 2008)

  In December of 2008, Owens made news after rumors swirled that he was jealous of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's favoritism of Jason Witten. Owens denied the claims but reportedly exchanged words with Witten in the team locker room on December 12, 2008, leading to the pair being separated.Star-Telegram.com: Dallas Cowboys Talk of 'Dead Issue," But Witten, T.O. Have Words

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