Former NFL receiver Terrell Owens activates window with Edmonton Eskimos
Terrell Owens wants to kick-start his pro football career in Canada.
The former NFL star receiver has activated a 10-day window to receive a contract offer from the Edmonton Eskimos by July 24 or force them to relinquish his rights. The 44-year-old Owens, who last played south of the border in 2010, has been on the CFL team’s 45-man negotiation list since June 19, shortly after posting a video of himself running a 4.43-second 40-yard dash.
“He wants to get back to playing football,” said Jason Staroszik, the Edmonton-based agent handling Owens’ CFL negotiations, “He really believes he has what it takes to still play in the NFL, but if there’s no NFL opportunities being granted to him he’s got a shot at playing here (in Edmonton).
“If he can prove he can still play up north, I think that will open the eyes of some NFL clubs and maybe have them picking up the phone to see if there’s a possibility of having him on their team.”