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Owens says he'll report to training camp
By wire services
Published July 23, 2005
Terrell Owens says he will report to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp even though he is hinting that he would agree to a trade because of a contract dispute.
Owens told the Philadelphia Inquirer Friday for a story on its Web site that he would report to training camp, though he won't be happy if fails to get a new deal.
"I'll be there," Owens said. "I mean, the bottom line is that I still believe I deserve a new contract. I still believe I deserve more than what they've given me. But I'm not stupid. I'm not about to miss training camp, get fined every day and give them even more reasons to keep from paying me."
Drew Rosenhaus, Owens' agent said Friday he just wants a fair-market deal for Owens.
"We hope it's something we can work out with the Philadelphia Eagles," Rosenhaus told The Associated Press, adding he had talked recently with the Eagles. "If it's something we can work out with another team, that is not something we are opposed to."
He added:
"At this time, the Eagles have said to me they are not interested in trading him and we have not received permission to seek a trade."
BRONCOS: Denver signed third-round draft choice cornerback Domonique Foxworth.
CHARGERS: Darren Sproles, a rookie running back and kick returner, agreed to a four-year contract.
CHIEFS: Wide receiver Derrick Alexander signed a contract with Kansas City so he could retire as a Chief.
DOLPHINS: Miami signed defensive end David Bowens to a one-year contract extension and gave draft picks Travis Daniels and Manuel Wright four-year contracts. Bowens started 15 of 16 games for the Dolphins last season, had had career highs with 52 tackles, seven sacks and two forced fumbles.
JETS: New York signed seventh-round pick Harry Williams Jr. Williams is the fourth Jets draft choice to sign a contract, following third-round selection Sione Pouha, fifth-round pick Andre Maddox and sixth-round selection Cedric Houston.
LIONS: Detroit wide receiver David Kircus has been ordered to pay $850 in fines and court costs for driving drunk. Hudsonville (Mich.) District Judge Kenneth D. Post also sentenced Kircus to one day of jail, with credit for one day served at the time of his arrest. He pleaded guilty July 6 to a misdemeanor count of operating under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested on June 25.
PACKERS: Green Bay signed sixth-round pick Craig Bragg. He is the sixth of the team's 11 picks to sign. ... Tight end Bubba Franks is expected to miss the opening of training camp. Franks, who went to Miami, has no contract and is prevented from reporting until he does.
PATRIOTS: The New England Patriots signed third-round draft pick Ellis Hobbs. The Patriots released rookie running back DeCori Birmingham.
RAMS: Tight end Jerome Collins, St. Louis' fifth-round draft pick, signed a three-year contract with the team. None of the players selected in the first three rounds, including first-round pick Alex Barron, an offensive tackle from Florida State, have signed.
STEELERS: Defensive end Shaun Nua signed a multiyear contract.
VIKINGS: Minnesota signed wide receiver Siaha Burley and running back Adimchinobe Echemandu. Burley was a favorite target of quarterback Daunte Culpepper in college, when they were teammates at Central Florida.
[Last modified July 23, 2005, 00:54:16]
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