*Terrell Owens is mulling a lawsuit against the Indoor Football League team in Texas that released him on Tuesday, claiming they breached his contract when they fired him.
TMZ is quoting sources close to T.O. who say he’s upset at Allen Wranglers execs for blasting him over skipping a team appearance at a children’s hospital. According to the source, T.O. thought he wasn’t required to attend the event by the terms of his contract — and as a result he feels the team is in breach.
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The Wranglers said in their statement announcing T.O.’s release:
Due to his high profile status and his accomplishments in the NFL, the Wranglers signed Owens with high expectations of positive things for the team, the league and the community. Unfortunately, the team’s ownership does not believe that these expectations have been met . “It is difficult to look other players on this team in the eyes and tell them that being a team player is important…that giving it your all on the field every night is our expectation, when another member of this team is not operating by these standards”, stated team President and Co-Owner Tommy Benizio. ”The proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back for Mr. Owens was his no – show to a scheduled appearance at a local children’s hospital with other Wrangler players and coaches. It is not the desire of the Allen Wranglers’ organization to disappoint fans by having our most notable player miss a scheduled appearance.”
Read the entire statement here.
A rep for T.O. confirms he’s considering a lawsuit, saying,”Mr. Owens’ legal team is addressing the details of the Wranglers release statement.” The rep added, T.O. “played all games according to his contractual agreement and was proud to be part of the IFL and the Allen Wranglers.”
Watch his first touchdown with the team below.
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Ohhh…how the mighty have fallen.
That does sound like some BS reason for cutting him from the team, but this is what happens when you’re vulnerable and come in contact with those who have no problem kicking you when you’re down. Seems like he could get a coaching position on the college level at least.
Yeah, this BS. What’s the point in signing him then wait for the slightest excuse to slam him.
Like seriously, the guy signed up to play football, not to play Santa Clause.
Well TO, make sure you get all the clauses in the next contract clarified, ’cause teams in this league can’t afford to pass on the chance to sign a player of your “caliber.”
Like how many people ever heard of the IFL before TO signed with them.
go’head sue them Terrel… . . . .for being stupid enough not to take seriously what folks have been saying and printing about you from day one . . .and to add insult to injury, you’re part owner, so you’re firing YOURSELF?!?!? . . . oh this is rich