Terrell Owens
Eagles Prime (2000-04) · 2000–2004
Owens's elite Athleticism (95) and elite Toughness (95) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
6 selections — T.O. dominated everywhere he went
2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007
5 selections — one of the most explosive receivers ever
2001, 2002, 2006
3 titles — T.O. was a red-zone nightmare
Signature Moments
The Star — Celebrating on the Dallas Logo
After scoring a touchdown at Texas Stadium, T.O. ran to midfield and celebrated on the Dallas Cowboys star. George Teague sprinted across the field and knocked him off. T.O. scored again and did it again. It was the most brazen, disrespectful celebration in NFL history — and it was magnificent.
He celebrated on the Cowboys' sacred star. Twice. T.O. didn't care about your feelings. He cared about being unforgettable.
The Super Bowl on a Broken Leg — 2005
T.O. broke his leg 7 weeks before Super Bowl XXXIX. Doctors said he was done. He played anyway — catching 9 passes for 122 yards on a surgically repaired leg. The Eagles lost, but T.O.'s performance on a broken leg was the most courageous in Super Bowl history.
Broken leg. Nine catches. 122 yards. In the Super Bowl. Say what you want about T.O. — the man was fearless when it mattered.
"That's My Quarterback" — The Driveway Press Conference
T.O. held a press conference in his driveway doing sit-ups while defending his quarterback, Donovan McNabb, through tears. "That's my quarterback," he said, crying. The clip became one of the most memed moments in sports history. He was chaotic, emotional, and impossible to look away from.
Sit-ups in the driveway. Tears. "That's my quarterback." T.O. was the most entertaining, most infuriating, most watchable player in NFL history.
Career Numbers
Career Rec Yards
15934
Career Rec TDs
3rd all-time
153
Career Receptions
1078
Yards Per Reception
14.8
Career Targets
Estimated
1806
Catch %
—
Yards Per Target
8.8
Rec Yards/Game
72.7
100-Yard Games
51
Career First Downs
591
20+ Yard Receptions
228
Career Fumbles
18
Super Bowl Record
Lost SB XXXIX — played on broken leg, 9 rec 122 yds
0-1
Pro Bowl Selections
6
Games Played
15 seasons
219
Season Stats · Eagles Prime (2000-04)
Engine Attributes
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