Terrell Owens believes he could still play in the NFL despite turning 51 this year. He said he reached out to Tom Brady in 2021 to offer his services after Antonio Brown's departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Brady ignored him.
Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens believes he could still compete at the highest level despite being retired for over a decade. In a recent podcast interview, Owens revealed that he was ready to make a comeback after Antonio Brown's infamous departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2021 season.
Owens said he reached out to Tom Brady through intermediaries but never received a response. "Tom Brady ignored me," Owens said on the "Bubba Dub Show." "The year that AB went crazy… they just needed somebody to fill some holes with AB leaving at the receiver position.
Terrell Owens Still Ready for NFL Action Despite Retirement and Age
"I reached out to him through Randy (Moss) and some other people, just to come in and play third down and red zone situations. This dude ignored me. It just shows you the lack of respect there, but then when they get in front of you they want to act like they respect you."
Owens said he believes he could have helped Brady win another Super Bowl before he retired. "If he really wanted me, he could have made that happen," the legendary wide receiver added.
Terrell Owens Still Ready for NFL Action Despite Retirement and Age
At the time of Brown's departure, Owens was 48 years old and had not played in the NFL since 2010. However, he maintains that he was in good physical condition and could have contributed to the Buccaneers' offense.
Owens' potential return to the field after being inducted into the Hall of Fame would have been an unprecedented event in NFL history. Very few players have attempted to come back after being enshrined in Canton.
Terrell Owens Still Ready for NFL Action Despite Retirement and Age
Owens was a dominant wide receiver during his playing days, amassing over 15,000 receiving yards and 153 touchdowns. He was known for his spectacular catches and flamboyant personality.
However, Owens also had a reputation for being difficult to work with, and he clashed with several coaches and teammates during his career. Despite his Hall of Fame credentials, Owens has not been universally welcomed by teams since retiring.
It remains to be seen whether any NFL teams will be interested in signing Owens, but the wide receiver insists that he is still capable of playing at a high level.
