Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones extends helping hand to Terrell Owens – NFL News
Former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Terrell Owens, who joined the Indoor Football League (IFL) after 2010, is once again looking for an opportunity to play for any NFL team.
Owens started his professional NFL career in 1996 and after playing 15 seasons with five different teams he was unable to catch any team’s attention.
This forced him to join the IFL, but even after joining the IFL he stayed vocal and repeatedly expressed desire of returning to the NFL.
Meanwhile, his name was also brought in the limelight for his criticism on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and quarterback Tony Romo.
Now that he is also released by the Allen Wranglers of the IFL, Owens is once again expecting to return to the NFL, but at the moment he has not reportedly received any offer.
However, Jerry Jones has surprisingly extended a helping hand to Owens saying that if the player needs advice he can contact Jones.
Cowboys are already short of a receiver. They have two trained receivers and are looking to add another to the roster. A rookie can also take that place.
That being noted, Jones has clearly stated that he is not going to add any receiver from the outside, meaning Owens can contact him for advice but the player should not expect Jones to offer him a contract.
According to ESPN, Jones said of Owens:
“First of all, he really can reach out to me at any time, because I consider him a friend. We would feel good if he reached out. I think that he really, without having first-hand knowledge of what kind of physical condition he is in, I know he has the right
stuff and could help someone."
Jones also said that Owens should keep on pursuing different opportunities of playing in the NFL if he thinks that he is capable and fit enough for the game.
Jones said:
"I have actually looked at some of the things he did last year. He has the ability to be quite a threat as a receiver. I would advise him if that he still has got the heart -- and he does -- to continue to try to get on with an NFL team."
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