Terrell Owens

Hall of Famer Terrell Owens offered to help Antonio Brown following Brown's release from the New England Patriots.

"I would love to talk to him personally," Owens said, per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. "We all go through life and we are going to make mistakes. They are going to be things that we look back upon. I am sure he will get to that point in his life but he has to do what's best for himself. I understand to a degree what he's doing and what's going on with him."

The Patriots announced Friday they had let Brown go.

The move came after a civil lawsuit filed by Brown's former trainer, who said Brown had sexually assaulted her on three occasions. Sports Illustrated's Robert Klemko also detailed a number of allegations against the seven-time Pro Bowler made by a second woman.

In one allegation reported on by SI, Brown walked up behind a woman he had paid to paint a mural of him. He was naked and holding a hand towel over his groin. Klemko wrote the woman "took it as a clear sexual come-on." 

Days after the story was published, Klemko reported Brown sent the woman "menacing group text messages."

New tonight: Antonio Brown sent our source from Monday’s story menacing group text messages, including a picture of her children with instructions for his associates to investigate her.

Her lawyer wrote the NFL calling for the intimidation to stop. https://t.co/rCTM8WSI6Z pic.twitter.com/QtONzBf7Ig

— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) September 20, 2019

Owens addressed the allegations against Brown.

"Things keep coming out and by public opinion, they are automatically going to consider him guilty without due process," he said. "Other than that, that’s all I can say. That’s a friend of mine and anything and everything that happens with him I wish him well."

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy released a statement Friday on Brown's status, confirming the league is "presently investigating multiple allegations." He added Brown isn't yet subject to the commissioner's exempt list since he's presently a free agent.

The league's final ruling may be moot after Brown tweeted Sunday he was done playing in the NFL:

Will not be playing in the @NFL anymore these owners can cancel deals do whatever they want at anytime we will see if the @NFLPA hold them accountable sad they can just void guarantees anytime going on 40m 2 months will see if they pay up !

— AB (@AB84) September 22, 2019

Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman reported "several teams" believe the NFL's investigation could continue for most—if not all—of the 2019 season, thus hindering his chances of being signed by another team.

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of many pass-catchers in NFL history with a flair for the dramatic, though his actions over these past couple of months may place him at the top of the list.

Former superstar wideout Terrell Owens is up there as well, but he told ESPN's Josina Anderson his displays don't compare to Brown's:

On the phone with Terrell Owens. He just told me, "somebody owe me an apology, some money & a contract. See I wasn't that bad." Lol.

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 7, 2019

The Pro Football Hall of Famer's most notable events included touchdown celebrations involving a Sharpie, pom-poms and the Dallas Cowboys' midfield star; a driveway workout session in front of the media; and a midseason suspension from the 2005 Philadelphia Eagles that prematurely ended his career there.

Owens' career certainly had its dramatic moments, but Brown is the focus of a soap opera with multiple twists and turns that hogs headlines on a daily basis.

In March, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded the seven-time Pro Bowler to the Oakland Raiders, who signed him to a three-year, $50.1 million contract.

Things soured between Brown and the Raiders during training camp, however, with events including a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock, a departure from training camp because of displeasure over the NFL banning his Schutt Air Advantage helmet, a video featuring a recorded conversation with head coach Jon Gruden and his outright asking the team for his release (before celebrating it).

Patrik Walker and R.J. White of CBS Sports provided a timeline of the key events since January 2017.

On Saturday, the Patriots quickly scooped up Brown after the Raiders released him earlier in the day, per Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report.

Brown is not eligible to play in the Pats' Week 1 game against the Steelers but can suit up at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens said he does not believe the Oakland Raiders should suspend Antonio Brown but acknowledged the Pro Bowler has been "unprofessional" and should apologize to the organization.

"I think he should go and No. 1 apologize, talk to [Mike] Mayock and try to see if they can resolve this," Owens said on ESPN's First Take. "They've put so much into getting Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders. Obviously we've heard a lot about what happened in Pittsburgh, but obviously since that, there's been a lot that has transpired since then.

"So obviously with this latest incident, this is probably the icing on the cake. Everybody's obviously just probably rooting for the suspension. But there is so much riding on this season, there is so much riding on next season going to Vegas that they've invested so much in him. I don't think the answer is suspending him right away. If there is any way possible and I think Drew Rosenhaus has said they're trying to resolve this behind closed doors. If they can do that and move forward I think it's a good thing."

Brown's future with the Raiders is uncertain after the Pro Bowl wideout had a shouting match with general manager Mike Mayock on Thursday. He was incensed by the team fining him for missing a pair of team activities during training camp due to his displeasure with the NFL banning his preferred helmet.

Mayock had previously called for Brown to be "all in or all out" after he missed a practice in August. Teams can fine players for missing team activities during training camp but often eschew financial penalties to avoid alienating the player—especially with stars.

Owens said Brown likely believes he should have been given leeway as the team's best player.

"I can't really put a finger on what's behind the behavior, all I can say—I'm not going to go into name-calling—but it's been very unprofessional," Owens said. "I'm not condoning a lot of what he's done, but I think with money comes power. With money comes respect. A lot of that, he's witnessed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before he got money, before he was Antonio Brown, he was that sixth-rounder with a chip on his shoulder.

"When you're a superstar, there is superstar treatment. And I guarantee you, by Mayock fining him, he probably felt a certain way. Because now he's the star with the Oakland Raiders."

Agent Drew Rosenhaus appeared on ESPN's Get Up! earlier Friday and said he's hopeful that the situation can be resolved.

"There isn't an issue as far as I'm concerned, outside of what happened a couple days ago at practice," Rosenhaus said. "Antonio is looking forward to putting all of this stuff behind him. He wants to play football. He wants to have a good relationship with the team. That's why he signed with them. That's why he was traded there. Obviously, there's been a lot of speculation about the foot injury, the helmet. His feet are healthy. He's got a new helmet." 

Rosenhaus categorized Brown's relationship with Raiders coach Jon Gruden as "good" but seemed to admit there's tension with Mayock. Gruden and Mayock are close dating back to their days as television analysts, and the former NFL Network draft guru is in his first season as a general manager.

It's clear, based on all of his actions this offseason, that Brown expects some level of superstar treatment. Much of his frustration in Pittsburgh stemmed from the fact he believed Ben Roethlisberger received preferential treatment. The Raiders knew all of this and saw potential despite Brown's controversial offseason, then proceeded to work through the helmet issue with him, only to fine him days before the season began.

It's fair to say both parties could have handled the situation better. However, it remains possible that the tension between Mayock and Brown has reached a point of no return. Rosenhaus told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio that he does not expect Brown to play in the Raiders' season opener.

Terrell Owens channeled his inner Snoop Dogg meme when asked about Donovan McNabb's Hall of Fame candidacy.

The Hall of Fame wideout had a one-word answer when TMZ Sports asked whether McNabb deserves the nod.

"Who?" Owens asked incredulously.

Owens and McNabb had a famously contentious relationship during their time as teammates with the Philadelphia Eagles. Their fraught partnership, along with a contractual dispute, ultimately led to Owens' departure from Philadelphia after just two seasons despite it being wildly productive on the field.

Owens told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio in 2018:

"A lot of people speculate as to what happened, but I think over the years now, people see that I wasn't really the problem in Philly. People said that Donovan and I had some friction. Maybe he had some friction with me, but I didn't have any with him.

"From my understanding, he had a problem with the way the city embraced me and not the way they embraced him. I am going by what I've heard in the streets."

Owens also pointed out an on-field incident the pair had as a reason for their falling out.

McNabb recently told TMZ Sports that he "absolutely" belongs in the Hall of Fame:

"I'm not hesitating on that. I am a Hall of Famer. My numbers are better than Troy Aikman, but he has Super Bowl rings. When they look at my numbers, yeah, but then they always want to add other stuff into it. 'Was he an All-Pro? Was he this? How many Super Bowl opportunities?' But people don't realize how hard it is to get to the NFC Championship and to get there five times and then make it to a Super Bowl? It's tough."

McNabb's lone Super Bowl appearance in 2004 came during his first season with Owens as a teammate.

It seems a decade-plus has not healed all wounds.

Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and Texans All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins share their need for speed at the BMW performance center in Thermal, California. 

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JuJu Smith-Schuster vs. Jamal Adams. Terrell Owens vs. DeAndre Hopkins. Four Pro Bowlers, one winner. See who wins The Ultimate Drive.

    

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NFL Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens lost a number of belongings and pieces of memorabilia after a storage-unit facility in Atlanta sold the items at auction, saying Owens had stopped making payments, according to TMZ Sports.

Per that report, the items included "a custom bust of TO, old playbooks, autographed helmets, cleats and even a copy of an NDA [non-disclosure agreement] that we're assuming the NFLer gave to people at parties."

Owens told TMZ that he didn't know the items were up for auction because the company didn't contact him to give him warning, adding his people had tried to contact the company for years but was given the "runaround."

However, the story might have a happy ending, as the man who bought the items, James Rice of Jan's Used Furniture in Griffin, Georgia, told TMZ he would be "more than willing to give it back to its rightful owner."

Terrell Owens has once again been named to a Hall of Fame.

This time, he'll be in attendance for his induction.

The 49ers announced Wednesday that Owens will be the 28th member of the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. Hall of Fame.

49ers CEO Jed York reflected on Owens' time with the organization:

"Over the course of eight seasons, the 49ers Faithful were fortunate to have front row seats to watch Terrell Owens develop into one of the most prolific wide receivers in the history of the NFL. Not only was Terrell one of the most physically gifted athletes to ever play the game, but he was also one of the most competitive. We are so very proud and honored to induct Terrell into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, where he will take his place among the all-time greats in our team’s history."

Do you got your 🍿 ready? @terrellowens is heading into the #49ersHOF 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rwprV1up4f

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) March 6, 2019

Poll: Terrell Owens’ statue pose in the #49ers HOF should be:

— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) March 6, 2019

Owens, 45, spent his first eight NFL seasons with the 49ers. He earned four Pro Bowl nods and three All-Pro selections before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Upon hearing the news, Owens had this to say:

"I am so humbled to be mentioned with the likes and greats of Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice and many others that have represented the San Francisco 49ers organization. I wouldn’t be who I am and have accomplished what I did, number one, without God and without the push of my teammates and coaches, especially Coach Larry Kirksey and Coach George Stewart. The Bay Area is where I began my career, and I will forever be indebted to the 49ers and recognized as one of the 49ers greats. I am honored to be inducted in the 49ers Hall of Fame as this is a special moment with a special group of individuals. Thank you, again, to the 49ers organization and 49ers Faithful."

Owens owns the team record for receptions in a game, hauling in 20 passes for 283 yards against the Chicago Bears during the 2000 season. 

Opened in 2009, the 49ers Hall of Fame inducted 17 members in its inaugural class and has regularly honored the greatest players in franchise history. Owens is the first inductee since Tom Rathman in 2017.

Owens was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year. However, he was displeased with not being voted in during his first two years of eligibility and chose to skip the induction ceremony. He held his own ceremony at his alma mater, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 

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