48-Year-Old NFL Hall of Famer Makes His Return to Football In Hopes Of Returning to the NFL

The NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens has come out of retirement to participate in the Fan Controlled Football League. The veteran wide receiver will be playing his first professional football match since 2010. T.O will be paired up with quarterback Johnny Manziel on the Zappers’ squad this season. 

Owens wants to take this opportunity to make a possible return to the NFL. According to the athlete, his career did not end on his terms. Owens believes that he still has a lot left in him. The FCFL can be a perfect platform for the veteran to showcase his ability. 

Terrell Owens believes he can still run with the players today

Terrell Owens has always been looking for opportunities to get back on the field ever since he retired. The NFL Hall of Famer has not been able to play professionally since 2010. During his last campaign with the Cincinnati Bengals, he caught 72 passes for 983 yards and scored nine touchdowns. He has never considered himself retired. Now in 2022, the receiver has finally gotten an opportunity to show he’s still got it. 

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“I’m looking forward to throwing with Johnny or whomever the quarterback maybe,” Owens said. “If it’s Johnny Football, it doesn’t matter if it’s Pee-Wee Herman. As long as they throw the ball where it needs to be and… put it in my catch radius, I’m going to do my best to make some stuff happen with it.” 

Owens still has a lot of confidence in his abilities. He still thinks he can hang with the young blood athletes of today. Once the FCFL season kicks off, we’ll find out how well T.O still plays.  

Can Owens still make an NFL return? 

Terrell Owens is an NFL Hall of Famer. Back in the day, he was one of the best receivers in the league. He is a five-time First-team All-Pro and a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Owens’ career did not end the way he wanted it to. 

“I wasn’t given the opportunity to play. That doesn’t mean I retired,” said T.O. Has Colin Kaepernick retired? Because he hasn’t been given an opportunity. I can do a lot of things that people feel I can’t do.” 

Owens does not like how people think that once you’ve reached a certain age, you can’t play anymore. He says it exists even in the NFL. Owens thinks he can defy the odds and prove everyone wrong. 

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