Terrell Owens: Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver

A native of Alexander City, Alabama, Terrellperiod of three years, many continue to speculate
Eldorado Owens was born on December 7, 1973as to how this new alliance will fare. The contract
and is often referred to as 'T.O.' He is currentlyis also said to include a $5 million signing bonus and
the wide receiver for the NFL's Dallas Cowboysa first year salary of $5 million.
after being chosen in March 2006 to be a part ofWhile his reputation is sometimes viewed in a
the team's upcoming season.negative way, his athletic abilities cannot be denied.
During the majority of the 2005 season, TerrellTerrell Owens currently holds the NFL record for
Owens was an inactive player of the Philadelphia20 receptions in a single game and has enjoyed
Eagles. The activity, or lack thereof, was due to amany notable accomplishments, including 103 total
contract dispute and conflicts with fellowtouchdowns, six 1,000 yard seasons and reached
teammates, including quarterback Donovan100 catches in 14 games during the 2002 season.
McNabb. When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry JonesAfter being drafted for the first time in the 1996
announced that Owens had signed a contract toNFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, Terrell
play for his team, it seemed that all of theOwens is now playing for his third professional
controversy from the previous year was over.football team. From the 49ers to the Eagles and
While Owens is undisputably one of the mostnow finding a new home with the Cowboys,
dominant receivers in the NFL, his reputation forTerrell Owens is poised to begin the 2006 NFL
speaking his mind without regard is a large part ofseason with a new contract, new teammates and
the controversy that surrounds him.in a new zip code. As teammates, coaches and
After being released from the Philadelphia Eaglesfans eagerly await to see how the Alabama
on March 14, 2006, Terrell Owens quickly found anative meshes with the players of Dallas, Terrell
home with the Dallas Cowboys. In a deal that isOwens will be preparing for a new season filled
reportedly worth $25 million and spans over awith plenty of competition.