T.O. wants back in the game.
Maybe it’s a gimmick, some shtick to draw attention to a yet-unknown cause. But for now, multiple reports, confirmed by Owens’ agent, Gregory D.L Daniel, say Owens, at age 49, wants to return to the NFL.
He’d be the oldest player in NFL history and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
Per Aaron Wilson of Sports Illustrated, “Owens has been training and is in optimal condition, by all accounts.”
Wilson quoted Daniel, who said offered the following, pretty hilarious statement:
We’ve been in constant communication with Jerry Jones’ office over the last few days about the possibility of him returning to the Cowboys. Terrell is ready to contribute and play any role, big or small. He’s in outstanding shape. He looks no different than he did years ago. I watched him running routes full-speed with DeSean and he looked great. He didn’t drop a pass.
He most recently ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, which was his warm-up. He’s a legend. We want to make history and see him break these records. If anybody can do it, it’s him. His three Ds are desire, dedication and discipline. He embodies that every day, even running hills at 3 a.m. on Christmas morning.
The Cowboys were reportedly interested in Odell Beckham Jr. before it became apparent that he was unlikely to play until the 2023 regular season. They eventually signed veteran receiver T.Y. Hilton.
Daniel asked that Owens be given a chance, despite the obvious ridiculousness of the situation.
“Just let him prove it,” Daniel said. “Just put him on the field. We can all make a lot of skeptical comments about what he can do. The reason he’s doing this is because he knows he can do this. He will never let anyone say what he has the ability to do. Leave it up to his ability and let his skills speak for themselves.”
Owens, who was filmed in a fistfight outside a a CVS at the end of November, hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2018, but has been playing in the Fan Controlled Football league, which he signed with March.