Terrell Owens is done with the Dallas Cowboys, and he's not shy about it. In a new interview with Action Network's Kyle Odegard, the Hall of Fame wide receiver made it crystal clear that he has no interest in mending fences with the team that cut him loose in 2009. The 52-year-old legend didn't mince words, effectively assigning blame to the organization for a relationship that went sour and has stayed that way.
"I don't concern myself with the Cowboys," Owens said. "The Cowboys haven't concerned themselves with me since I left there. That's speaking of Jerry Jones or anybody really from that organization... The way things ended there with the Cowboys, I couldn't care less. I have nothing to say about them."
Owens' frustration isn't new, but his bluntness in this latest interview underscores just how deep the rift runs. He was released before the 2009 season amid reports he was a locker room headache and had trouble working with then-offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. Yet, despite the turmoil, Owens was a beast on the field, racking up over 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns in each of his three seasons in Dallas. For a player who produced like that, the cold shoulder from the organization stings even more.
While Owens has no love for the Cowboys, he's found a warm embrace elsewhere. He spent the 2009 season with the Buffalo Bills, and even though it wasn't his most productive year statistically, the city and the team have stayed close to his heart. Owens praised the Bills for their ongoing hospitality, a stark contrast to the silence from Dallas.
"The Buffalo Bills have been very gracious in inviting me out and involving me in some of their community initiatives," Owens said. "I went there for a couple of games and for Thurman Thomas' jersey retirement."
After Buffalo, Owens played one final season with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010 before retiring. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, a well-deserved honor for one of the most productive receivers in NFL history. But even with that legacy, the sting of how things ended in Dallas clearly lingers.
Owens' comments come at a time when the Cowboys are busy reshaping their roster. The team has been active in recent drafts and trades, including a deal with the 49ers to bring Dee Winters to Dallas, and an executive recently doubled down on the Micah Parsons trade, insisting the defense is being rebuilt with no regrets. But for Owens, none of that matters. The bridge is burned, and he's not looking back.
For a player who always thrived on proving people wrong, Owens' indifference toward the Cowboys is a powerful statement. It's not just about a bad breakup; it's about a player who feels the organization never truly valued him. And with Jerry Jones and company focused on the future, it seems like that door is closed for good.
