Terrell Eldorado Owens (/ˈtɛrəl/; born December 7, 1973) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Also known by his initials "T.O.", Owens ranks third in NFL career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He is regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.[1][2][3][4