Terrell Owens hasn't suited up for an NFL game since 2010, but the Hall of Famer believes he could still compete at the highest level—and he's pointing to Mike Evans as proof.
Owens, a six-time Pro Bowler who torched secondaries for the 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills, and Bengals, retired with 1,078 catches for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns. Now, at 52, he's watching Evans, 33, light up defenses and thinking, "That could be me."
On the latest episode of his Get TO The Point Podcast, Owens broke down Evans' game, noting that the Buccaneers receiver doesn't rely on blazing speed to get open.
"We were watching the game. Mike was playing, Mike Evans, and I was like, 'Look at his routes.' I'm like, 'I can do that. It's not like he's blazing speed.' He just knows how to run routes, knows where to go, and then the quarterback can save you," Owens said. "Like, he was just catching some really average plays."
Owens' comments have sparked a firestorm of reactions from fans, with many skeptical about a 52-year-old returning to the gridiron. One fan wrote, "He's one of the best all time, but you had your time man. Let Evans shine, he's been a baller in the league since rookie year. If you think you can do it, go try." Another added, "Get him in for a tryout."
But some fans aren't completely dismissing the idea. "TO still had 4.4x speed a few years ago, so it actually isn't that outlandish to think that he could've at least still played at that time," one argued. Still, others were quick to point out the reality: "Bro bout to be 53… I'm sure he still in great shape but that window done closed."
Owens has never been one to shy away from a challenge, and his history with Jerry Jones adds another layer of intrigue to any potential return. But would the league even consider giving him a shot? The idea of a 52-year-old wideout is unprecedented, even in an era where Tom Brady at 50 doesn't seem entirely outlandish.
Evans, meanwhile, continues to defy age himself. The veteran receiver is putting together another stellar season, proving that route-running and football IQ can trump raw athleticism. His success is a testament to the idea that experience and skill can keep a player relevant well into their 30s.
For Owens, the question isn't whether he could still play—it's whether he'd want to. At 52, the physical toll of an NFL season would be immense, and the last time we saw him in the league, he was a shadow of his former self. Yet, his confidence remains unshaken.
Would we love to see Owens give it another go? Sure. But the odds are stacked against him, and most fans are content to remember him as one of the greatest to ever do it.
