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Terrell Owens says he'd be open to working out for Patriots

Published Nov. 25, 2015 7:46 p.m. ET

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The New England Patriots are thin at wide receiver, but would they be in the market for an almost 42-year-old former All-Pro?

Terrell Owens would love to know. The former flamboyant wideout, who hasn't played in an NFL game in five years, is intrigued by the possibility.

"Would I be open to it? Considering an organization like the Patriots? Yes," Owens told the Boston Globe. "Knowing Tom [Brady] and understanding the structure of what Bill Belichick, how he runs his ship, I have no problem with that. A lot of people will obviously speculate into what I may bring from a negative standpoint to that organization."

The real question is if Owens, known for his outlandish touchdown celebrations, would mesh with the no-nonsense Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick.

"I'm not that same guy I was five, 10 years ago," he said. "In terms of me understanding the situation that I'm getting myself into, then I would have to govern myself accordingly, understanding there's going to be a lot of negative things said if that were to be the case.

"Am I capable of playing? Absolutely."

Owens, who is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has 1,078 receptions for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns during his illustrious career.

But despite his five-year absence from NFL competition, Owens doesn't doubt he can contribute.

"Do I consider myself in top game shape? No," Owens said. "But could I come in a help a team? Yes, absolutely.

"I still know how to play the game enough to be productive. Could I get myself in better shape as the season goes on? Absolutely."

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