Owens hoping IFL opens door back to NFL

Feb 8, 2012

The new part-owner of the Allen Wranglers was officially introduced Wednesday - and stressed that he has no plans to retire from the NFL yet.

Terrell Owens, who accepted an offer last month to play with the Indoor Football League team, said he still wants to play in the NFL and is hoping the Wranglers will provide an avenue for him to showcase his skills.

“I want to play a couple more years,” Owens said. “This right here will allow me to do that and assess where I am. I know I'm physically fit to play the game still.”

The 38-year-old Owens sat out the entire NFL season while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. He attempted to make a comeback but no team made an offer.

Last month, the Wranglers said they offered Owens a package that could be worth up to $500,000 for the 2012 season, which gets underway on Feb. 25. The majority of IFL players earn $225 per game plus a bonus for wins.

Owens said he can be released from his contract if he is signed by an NFL team, but will still retain an ownership stake in the Wranglers.

The controversial wideout last played in the NFL with Cincinnati in 2010, hauling in 72 receptions for 983 yards and nine touchdowns.

A six-time Pro Bowler, Owens ranks second in NFL history with 15,934 receiving yards and and is tied for second 153 touchdown receptions.

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