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July 29, 2010, Thursday
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THE Cincinatti Bengals reached a contract agreement with receiver Terrell Owens on Tuesday, two persons familiar with the situation said.
He's expected to report to training camp tomorrow and sign a one-year deal that will pay him US$2 million with a chance for an additional US$2 million in bonuses.
The Bengals were his first choice, giving him a chance to team up with close friend Chad Ochocinco. The Bengals made an offer on Monday, and Owens accepted a day later.
Players are required to report for the start of training camp today in Georgetown, Kentucky. Owens is expected to show up when workouts begin tomorrow, said one person speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had made no announcement.
On his Twitter account, Owens replied to Ochocinco late on Tuesday: "Ocho Uno is coming 2 town!! Hey Robin, Batman will b there soon!" He's expected to sign his deal when he arrives in Georgetown.
Ochocinco gushed about the matchup on his Twitter feed, welcoming Owens and joking that "all of our games have been moved to pay-per-view, you got to pay to see this."
Reality show
Both the flamboyant receivers are accustomed to cable. By adding the 36-year-old Owens, the Bengals will lead the National Football League in reality show stars. Ochocinco competed on "Dancing With the Stars" in the offseason, and has a dating show called "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch". After Ochocinco's show comes "The TO Show."
Quarterback Carson Palmer helped bring Owens to Cincinnati. Palmer worked out with Owens in California and called coach Marvin Lewis, saying the team ought to try to sign him.
Bengals owner Mike Brown went along, even though he knew Owens also brings a lot of baggage. The outspoken receiver has a history of undercutting his quarterbacks, though he was on good behavior last season in Buffalo.
Brown has a history of providing extra chances to players who have caused trouble, allowing them to extend their careers in Bengals stripes. In the past two years, the Bengals have also signed receiver Chris Henry, running back Cedric Benson, running back Larry Johnson and receiver Matt Jones, all of whom were let go because of off-field issues.
He's expected to report to training camp tomorrow and sign a one-year deal that will pay him US$2 million with a chance for an additional US$2 million in bonuses.
The Bengals were his first choice, giving him a chance to team up with close friend Chad Ochocinco. The Bengals made an offer on Monday, and Owens accepted a day later.
Players are required to report for the start of training camp today in Georgetown, Kentucky. Owens is expected to show up when workouts begin tomorrow, said one person speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had made no announcement.
On his Twitter account, Owens replied to Ochocinco late on Tuesday: "Ocho Uno is coming 2 town!! Hey Robin, Batman will b there soon!" He's expected to sign his deal when he arrives in Georgetown.
Ochocinco gushed about the matchup on his Twitter feed, welcoming Owens and joking that "all of our games have been moved to pay-per-view, you got to pay to see this."
Reality show
Both the flamboyant receivers are accustomed to cable. By adding the 36-year-old Owens, the Bengals will lead the National Football League in reality show stars. Ochocinco competed on "Dancing With the Stars" in the offseason, and has a dating show called "Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch". After Ochocinco's show comes "The TO Show."
Quarterback Carson Palmer helped bring Owens to Cincinnati. Palmer worked out with Owens in California and called coach Marvin Lewis, saying the team ought to try to sign him.
Bengals owner Mike Brown went along, even though he knew Owens also brings a lot of baggage. The outspoken receiver has a history of undercutting his quarterbacks, though he was on good behavior last season in Buffalo.
Brown has a history of providing extra chances to players who have caused trouble, allowing them to extend their careers in Bengals stripes. In the past two years, the Bengals have also signed receiver Chris Henry, running back Cedric Benson, running back Larry Johnson and receiver Matt Jones, all of whom were let go because of off-field issues.
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