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Police Close T.O. Case: 'Accidental Overdose'

Oct 10, 2014 9:13 AM

Police closed the Terrell Owens case Thursday, calling it nothing more than an "accidental overdose." The 911 call that started it all was released, too, revealing little beyond what was already known: that T.O. swallowed "too many pills." Even Cowboys coach Bill Parcells conceded that "there must be a reason" his star receiver was released from the hospital 15 hours after arriving groggy and incoherent.

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Henson Joins Vikings Practice Squad

Oct 10, 2014 9:13 AM

In need of a third quarterback to help shoulder some of the practice workload, the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday signed free agent Drew Henson, who was released by the Dallas Cowboys last month, to their practice squad.

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Press Conference: Owens Denies Suicide Attempt

Jul 12, 2014 5:50 AM

In a press conference held at the Cowboys' practice facility, Terrell Owens categorically denied attempting to commit suicide on Tuesday night. Kim Etheredge, Owens' publicist, denied telling responding police officers that he was depressed.

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Source: Owens Denies Suicide Attempt

May 18, 2014 3:55 AM

Michael Smith of ESPN is reporting that Terrell Owens spoke to a former teammate and denied the suicide attempt that the police report suggested. The friend did say that Owens is unhappy with his life right now.

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Report: Owens Attempted Suicide

Oct 10, 2014 9:11 AM

Terrell Owens tried to kill himself by overdosing on pain medication, police said, even putting two more pills into his mouth after a friend attempted to stop him. A Dallas police report released Wednesday morning said Owens told his friend "that he was depressed." Details of the report were first released by WFAA-TV. Owens was asked by rescue workers "if he was attempting to harm himself, at which time (he) stated, `Yes.'"

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Report: Owens Taken To ER For Allergic Reaction

Nov 12, 2014 1:11 AM

Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens was hospitalized Tuesday night after suffering an allergic reaction to pain medication likely being taken for his broken right hand, according to newspaper and broadcast reports. "This is not serious," Owens' publicist Kim Etheridge said in Wednesday's online edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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Glenn Suffers Cut To Hand

Jul 13, 2014 4:38 PM

Terry Glenn suffered a cut to his hand Monday, according to several sources. The sources said the cut is not considered serious, but it's not clear if Glenn will practice on Tuesday.

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Owens Will

Oct 10, 2014 9:33 AM

Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is so pleased with how his broken right hand is healing, he said Friday that he will "definitely" play against his former team in Philadelphia on Oct. 8. "I'll be ready," said Owens, who expects to wear protective padding on or under his glove once he returns.

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Colts Audition Drew Henson

Sep 30, 2014 4:19 AM

The Colts auditioned several quarterbacks earlier this week, including Drew Henson. Tony Dungy would not identify the other prospects. "We have a lot of guys in during the course (of a season),'' he said. "We build an inventory. That's how you get guys down the road.'' Henson was waived by Dallas in August.

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Owens Breaks Ring Finger

Jun 7, 2014 4:26 AM

Terrell Owens broke a bone in his ring finger on one of the game's first plays and stayed on the field for several more series before going inside for X-rays that revealed the fracture. Owens said he will have surgery on Monday, but the team said it could be Monday or Tuesday. Neither party knows at this point how much time Owens will miss. Asked for a guess, he shrugged. "Two to four weeks," he said. "I'm a quick healer."

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Gibbs: Portis Won't Play Sunday
Redskins coach Joe Gibbs ruled Clinton Portis out for Sunday's game, an announcement that surprised Portis and created another twist in the RB's injury saga.

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Cowboys Won't Release Drawings Of New Stadium

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