Monday, March 23, 2009

Terrell Owens misses start of Buffalo Bills' voluntary conditioning program

Terrell Owens missed the start of the Buffalo Bills' 12-week voluntary conditioning program Monday but is expected to attend at least part of the program.

Terrell Owens misses start of Buffalo Bills voluntary conditioning program

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When asked recently if Owens would be in attendance, Bills coach Dick Jauron said, "Terrell in the past has not been involved in all of those things. My hope is that he's here. He knows how important it is for us, particularly in his first year with us."

About 50 players normally participate in all or most of the program, which consists of meeting with position coaches for film study and working out under the direction of training and conditioning staff. Voluntary organized team activities begin in late May and early June, when Bills players will get on the field for full practices.

Throughout his career, Owens has been known for keeping himself in top physical condition. As a 34-year-old last season, Owens, who participated in some of the workouts with the Dallas Cowboys, had 69 catches for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns. He turned 35 on Dec. 7.

Owens signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Bills on March 7 two days after being released by the Cowboys. In his three years with the Cowboys, Owens caught 235 passes for 3,587 yards and 38 touchdowns in 47 games. He led the NFL with 13 touchdowns receiving in 2006, his first season in Dallas.

In his 13-year career, he's a five-time All-Pro and ranks second in career touchdowns, fifth in career yards receiving and sixth in career receptions.