Terrell Owens Recovering From Torn ACL

by John B on Jun 28, 2011 6:00 AM EDT

You can probably scratch one potential free agent receiver target off. Terrell Owens had surgery to try and fix a torn ACL.

Owens, who is set to enter his 16th NFL season, had the surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees, needing at least the next six months to recover, ESPN's Chris Mortenson reported Sunday night.

I am not sure how much interest the Jets would have had anyway, but that timeframe would put him ready to return around the end of the regular season at the earliest. Owens has a history of destructive behavior seeking spotlight. The idea of combining him, a young quarterback, and a huge market sounded like a potential recipe for something ugly.

This is bad in a way. It decreases the supply of free agent receivers available, which will probably drive up the prices of Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes to a degree.

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The guy was a cancer to S.F., Philly, and became a problem in Dallas. Even the lowly Bungles didn’t want him back. I think that speaks to what kind of jackass he really is. All the talent in the world, but serious attitude problems combined with a need to be the center of attention aren’t worth it.

by 92-74-99-96 on Jun 28, 2011 7:36 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

TO was old anyway

it might affect the overall prices of receivers due to availability but I doubt it. I think the only thing that changes now is nobody overpays for T.O.

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by Bro Namath on Jun 28, 2011 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

I doubt we'll have an issue resigning Homles/Edwards(outside of our own problems)

By the time this deal gets done it will be just before TC, which means they either have to deal with the team they are on or be mediocre on a new team. A month to learn an entirely new playbook, nah, FAs are going to stay with their teams in record numbers.

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Jun 28, 2011 8:39 PM EDT reply actions