Tag: Terrell Owens

See all the action from the DeVonta Smith 2nd annual celebrity softball game

We’re looking at photos, videos and highlights from DeVonta Smith’s 2nd annual celebrity softball game from Iron Pig Stadium in Allentown, Pennsylvania

DeVonta Smith continues ingratiating himself into the local Philadelphia community.

With the wide receiver set for year three with the Eagles, he brought the sports world to Allentown.

Basking in the success of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl run and last summer’s festivities, Smith hosted his second annual ‘DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday afternoon.

The videos and photos from Iron Pig Stadium are courtesy of The Inquirer’s Josh Tolentino and NJ.com’s Chris Franklin.

Facepalm: Terrell Owens somehow inserted himself into Cowboys’ atmosphere

At 49, the Hall of Famer claims to be “in optimal condition” and has reportedly been in contact with Jerry Jones about rejoining the team. | From @ToddBrock24f7

Maybe it was the high-profile courtship of Odell Beckham Jr. that ultimately went nowhere. Maybe it was watching the previously-forgotten veteran T.Y. Hilton step in and be a highlight hero with his very first Cowboys catch. Maybe it’s simply seeing Dak Prescott put up big numbers en route to a postseason run and wanting in on the action.

But get your popcorn ready… or at least have some on standby. Because at 49 years old, Terrell Owens is apparently interested in swapping his gold jacket for a pair of shoulder pads. According to Aaron Wilson in a CowboysSI.com report, Owens, already a Hall of Famer, is ready to make a comeback as an active player, and his agent has reached out to multiple NFL teams, including the Cowboys. The response has been almost as hilarious as the thought of it all.

Owens’s last NFL catch came on Dec. 12 of the 2010 season as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. The club did not re-sign him for 2011.

Owens tore an ACL that following spring and was cleared to play again in October. He held a workout that month in a bid to find a new team but was unsuccessful. He signed a one-year deal with Seattle in 2012 but was released before the end of training camp.

The former third-round draft pick turned in stints in the Indoor Football League, American Flag Football League, Canadian Football League, and Fan Controlled Football venture, but maintains that he has been training- including recent workouts with DeSean Jackson- and “is in optimal condition” as he makes his latest comeback attempt.

In three seasons as a Cowboy from 2006 to 2008, Owens started 46 of 47 games, led the league in touchdowns in 2006, and went to the 2007 Pro Bowl. He caught 235 passes for 3,587 yards and 38 touchdowns. He ranks 11th in franchise history in receiving yards, ninth in touchdown receptions, and seventh in targets. He is the team’s all-time leader (among qualifiers) in receiving yards per game, at 76.3.

Owens expressed dismay at his 2009 release from the Cowboys, saying then that owner Jerry Jones had assured him he’d remain with the club.

“We’ve been in constant communication with Jerry Jones’ office over the last few days about the possibility of him returning to the Cowboys,” agent Gregory D.L. Daniel said. “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.”

If he were to be signed, Owens would instantly become the oldest player in NFL history. Former quarterback and kicker George Blanda retired as a 48-year-old in 1976. Tampa Bay passer Tom Brady is the league’s oldest current player at 45. All-time leading scorer kicker Adam Vinatieri was the last player in the league who had played before Brady; he retired in 2021 at 48 years old.

Cowboys offensive lineman Jason Peters is the NFL’s second-oldest player, at 40 years old. Owens had already celebrated his eighth birthday by the time Peters was born in 1982.

Owens was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and ranks as the NFL’s third-highest all-time leading receiver, with 15,934 yards. He’s also third in career receiving touchdowns with 153, just three behind Randy Moss.

A return to Dallas seems improbable. Unlikely. Absurdly unlikely, even.

But with Terrell Owens and Jerry Jones, never say never.

“He wants to win, I want to win,” Daniel said.

“Just let him prove it,” the agent added. “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.”

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49ers ended the Saints’ streak of 332 games without a shutout

The 49ers ended the Saints’ streak of 332 games played without a shutout loss on Sunday. It had been the longest active streak in the NFL:

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It’s been a long, long time since the New Orleans Saints were last shut out. They put points on the board in 332 consecutive games — which had been the longest active streak in the NFL. But the San Francisco 49ers snapped that streak on Sunday, and now the Saints are left to pick up the pieces. Annoyingly, that isn’t even an NFL record. The 49ers themselves set it with 420 games played without a shutout.

So what happened in New Orleans’ last shutout? To give you some context, it happened on Jan. 6, 2002 at the end of the 2001 regular season. Jim Haslett coached the team, and Aaron Brooks was the Saints quarterback at the time, with Drew Brees closing out his rookie year with the Chargers (who played in San Diego at the time). At the time, this was a game between two rivals in the old NFC West; the NFC South would be founded a year later. Sean Payton was finishing out his second season as the New York Giants offensive coordinator and Dennis Allen was busy working the secondary at Tulsa, his first full-time coaching job. It capped a four-game losing streak that put the Saints at 7-9, eliminating them from the playoffs.

And of course it was the same 49ers team who beat them in a 38-nothing shutout at home. Terrell Owens started the game with two long touchdown catches from Jeff Garcia (of 56 and 60 yards, both in the first quarter) and things didn’t get much easier from there. The Niners racked up 407 yards of offense while limiting New Orleans to just 126 yards, intercepting Brooks four times and jarring loose four fumbles (three of them from Ricky Williams). San Francisco improved to 12-4 on the year but got knocked out of the playoffs a week later.

Things might be headed in a similar direction all these years later. The Saints are long shots of reaching the playoffs, while the 49ers look like a possible Super Bowl contender. There are still games left to play and decisions to make, but that’s where we are. History doesn’t always repeat itself  — but it often rhymes.

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Hall of Famer Terrell Owens ran a blazing 4.38, 40-yard dash at age 48, stunning NFL fans

T.O. can still probably play!

In terms of individual accolades and ability, few NFL receivers will ever compare to Terrell Owens. In a Hall of Fame career with five different teams, Owens amassed the third-most receiving yards (15,934) and the third-most receiving touchdowns (153) in league history.

Judging by a recent race on the track against some Fan Controlled Football League receivers — James Harden (not that one) and Andrew Jamiel — it would appear the football legend has still got “it.”

In a stunning glimpse of his continued athleticism, Owens ran an apparent timed 40-yard dash in an absolutely stunning 4.38 seconds (!). Oh, and I did mention he’s 48 years old? I hope I can still walk at a moderately high pace, let alone run at all, when I get to that age.

After watching his unbelievable sprint, you’d almost believe Owens could still strap the pads on and run over helpless pro cornerbacks:

My. Goodness. For context, that 4.38 time on the 40-yard dash is actually faster than the time Owens ran at the 1996 NFL Scouting Combine … when he was 23.

There are no other words to describe a man of Owens’ age still holding himself in such impeccable physical shape. Well, except for that whole “return to the NFL thing.” I know Owens has been busy with the Fan Controlled League of late, but there are a lot of receiver-needy teams in the NFL, like the Bears. Just a thought. No pressure.

At any rate, it’s obvious T.O. could still tell someone to get their popcorn ready on any football field.

Terrell Owens blisters sub-4.5 40 at 48 years old

Terrell Owens still can jet when it comes to running a 40

Terrell Owens is 48 years old and continues to defy time.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer sizzled in a 40-yard dash on Wednesday and the stopwatch didn’t reach 4.5 seconds when T.O. crossed the finish line.

FCF is calling it a sub-4.5 sprint but one clocker caught the great wide receiver in 4.38.

Courtesy of Fan Controlled Football

No matter what the actual time was, Owens still has plenty of speed in those dynamic legs.

Ravens CB Marcus Peters endorses return of NFL Hall of Fame WR

Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters endorsed the return of a Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver

The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for their second week of voluntary organized team activities, where players have the opportunity to get back on the field and work with teammates and coaches. It’s also a chance for them just to be back in the building, which marks another step closer to football season.

Cornerback Marcus Peters has been rehabbing a torn ACL that he suffered in the days leading up to the 2021 season. During an interview on fuboSports, Peters mentioned that he’ll be back in the Ravens’ building on Tuesday, and also campaigned for an NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver to get back into the league.

Peters is an owner of the FCF Beasts alongside his cousin Marshawn Lynch, and Owens is a member of one of the teams in the league. However, Peters offered a strong endorsement for the Hall of Fame wideout, saying that “all 32” should take a look at Owens.

Terrell Owens part of first trade in Fan Controlled Football history

Terrell Owens is on the move in Fan Controlled Football, a piece of the first trade

Fan Controlled Football hoped to get a lot out of Terrell Owens and Johnny Manziel on the Zappers in the league’s second season. It didn’t pan out and now T.O. is on the move in the first trade in league history.

The three-team trade — the first deal of any kind in league history — is taking place between the Knights, Zappers and Beasts:

The details:

Knights:
Trade – QB Dentarrius Yon + WR Isiah King
Receive – WR Terrell Owens + WR Jacoby Herring

Zappers
Trade – WR Terrell Owens + Picks 1 & 16 this week
Receive – QB Jason Stewart, WR Isiah King + Picks 5 & 12 this week

Beasts
Trade – QB Jason Stewart + WR Jacoby Herring + Picks 5 & 12 this week
Receive – QB Dentarrius Yon + Picks 1 & 16 this week

What is interesting is the explanation from fcf.io on Manziel in the comments on the trade:

Zappers – with the injury to Kelly Bryant and Johnny Manziel’s spotty attendance, we need a QB to have any chance to climb back into contention the last few weeks. Stew is the best available QB out there and King is a solid WR to play alongside Terrance Williams.

Of course, given the fans have a huge say in everything that goes on when it comes to weekly rosters and play-calling, there could be a hiccup. Each team will have a vote to accept the trade and if a 70% supermajority of the fans reject it, then the trade will not go through.

It would seem the Zappers need any and all help they can get in FCF. They are the lone winless team after four games.

Terrell Owens no longer highest-drafted player from UT-Chattanooga

Terrell Owens lost a title he’d held since the #49ers took him No. 89 overall in the 1996 draft.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens set himself apart the day he was drafted. The wide receiver was taken No. 89 by the 49ers in the 1996 draft, and became the highest-drafted player ever from his alma mater, UT-Chattanooga. He was surpassed Thursday night.

The New England Patriots, somewhat ironically with the No. 29 overall pick which once belonged to the 49ers, selected center UT-Chattanooga center Cole Strange. That pushed Strange well beyond Owens as the earliest pick to play their college ball for the Mocs.

Strange would love to have the center equivalent to Owens’ career as a receiver. Owens played for 15 seasons and racked up 15,934 receiving yards and 153 receiving touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowler six times and a First-Team All-Pro five times.

If Strange can make that many Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams, he’ll find himself alongside Owens in the Hall of Fame as one of the steals of the 2022 draft.

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Johnny Manziel throws TD pass to Terrell Owens in FCF game

Johnny Manziel connected with Terrell Owens for a touchdown in FCF

A Heisman Trophy winner threw a touchdown pass to a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

It didn’t take long for Johnny Manziel to find Terrell Owens in Fan Controlled Football action in Atlanta.

It was in the first quarter and the Heisman winner from Texas A&M found the 48-year-old NFL great.

T.O. told Manziel what pattern he wanted to run and how it would work.

This highlight will be everywhere.

Manziel showed he still has some life — and lithe — in his legs.

Former Bills WR Terrell Owens scores TD in Fan Controlled Football debut

T.O. has still got it:

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Keep that popcorn ready! Terrell Owens, who owns a key to the city of Buffalo and shocked the NFL by signing with the Bills in 2009, is still scoring touchdowns well into his post-NFL life.

The 48-year-old scored a touchdown in his debut with the Zappers of Fan Controlled Football.

Owens scored on a 10-yard pass in the back of the end zone:

Buffalo surprised the NFL by bringing the standout wide receiver to western New York, signing Owens to a one-year, $6.5 million contract during the 2009 free agency period.

The Hall of Famer recorded 55 receptions for 829 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions that year. Owens holds the Bills record for the longest touchdown reception, as he was on the receiving end of a Ryan Fitzpatrick bomb against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fan Controlled Football is in its second season.

The league is an indoor football league streamed on Twitch and allows viewers to call the plays for the teams.

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