Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens is a Pro Bowl wide receiver who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5414820 Prior to signing with the Bengals in 2010, Owens played for the Buffalo Bills during the 2009 season. He originally stated he would not attend voluntary workouts with the Bills in March of 2009, but surprised the team by showing up for a workout on April 9, 2009.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4054242

In 2010, Owens announced that he would join the Cincinnati Bengals to play alongside fellow wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. After the first two weeks of practice, Owens admitted he was still getting adjusted to his new team. He said, "I'm still trying to get in synch with a little bit of everything. It's not just the offense, I'm trying to get in synch with the playbook, the schedule, everything."http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100811/SPT02/8120362/1062/SPT/T-O-still-learning-lessons

Owens played his first televised game with the Bengals on August 8, 2010 when Cincinnati played against Owens' old team, the Dallas Cowboys, during the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The Cowboys won the game by a score of 16 to 7, but Owens had two catches for 18 yards during the contest. 11.4 million viewers tuned in to watch the game, making it the most watched Hall of Fame Game in eleven years.http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports-sentinel-sports-now/2010/08/11/terrell-owens-and-chad-ochocinco-ratings-gold-for-nbc/

Owens began his career with the San Francisco 49ers in 1996. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004. In 2007, the Eagles released Owens and he signed with the Cowboys.http://www.terrellowens.com/bio/

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 with the organization, including speaking at U.S. Senate meetings asking to increase research funding. Owens' grandmother, Alice Black, suffers from Alzheimer's Disease.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4014732

Terrell Owens was a contestant on the short-lived reality show Superstars. He was partnered with model Joanna Krupa. The show debuted on June 23, 2009.ESPN.com: [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4084932 Owens followed that up with his own reality television show on VH1, called The T.O. Show. The program featured Owens' best friends, Monique Jackson and Kita Williams, who act as match makers and therapists for the receiver during the off season.http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/1166316.html The T.O. Show is currently in its second season.http://www.terrellowens.com/latest-news/

On January 14, 2009, ESPN reported that the Cowboys were set to discuss releasing Owens, in an attempt to improve team chemistry.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3833575 Owens' agent Drew Rosenhaus responded to the claims on January 16, stating that "he's not going anywhere."http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/01/16/rosenhaus-on-to-hes-not-going-anywhere/

In February of 2009, it was rumored that Owens could 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."http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/02/10/could-terrell-owens-wind-up-in-oakland/

Despite the rumors, Owens signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 7, 2009. The contract was reportedly worth $6.5 million.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/sports/football/08owens.html On March 4, 2009, Owens was officially released by the Dallas Cowboys.http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/05/cowboys.owens/index.html

Terrell Owens has been featured in the news for his controversial behaviors. In addition to touchdown celebrations which some consider over the top, Owens has been criticized for alleged selfishness. 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.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2315565

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.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3696967

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.http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/1091714.html