Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens said he was forced into early retirement from the NFL and was not able to leave the game on his own terms, according to a report published on November 4, 2026. Owens, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, stated, "I Wasn’t Able to Leave the Game on My Own Terms," indicating his departure was not by choice.
Terrell Owens Says He Was Forced Into Early NFL Retirement



