Durango53
11-20-2005, 12:32 AM
Terrell Owens' future remains in limbo.
The All-Pro wide receiver is awaiting a decision by an arbitrator following his grievance hearing against the Philadelphia Eagles that lasted more than 13 hours Friday.
Arbitrator Richard Bloch is expected to issue a decision by Tuesday. Owens' side argued his four-game suspension is excessive and the Eagles' plan to deactivate him once that time is up is far too severe a penalty.
Both Kessler and Richard Berthelsen, general counsel for the union, were optimistic that Owens wouldn't have to sit out the remainder of the season.
If Bloch rules the Eagles have to reinstate Owens, the team could be forced to allow him to practice and use their facility but they don't have to play him.
Kessler made it clear Owens wants to return to the Eagles, despite eight hours of contentious testimony against him from coach Andy Reid and other members of the organization.
:doublefin
The All-Pro wide receiver is awaiting a decision by an arbitrator following his grievance hearing against the Philadelphia Eagles that lasted more than 13 hours Friday.
Arbitrator Richard Bloch is expected to issue a decision by Tuesday. Owens' side argued his four-game suspension is excessive and the Eagles' plan to deactivate him once that time is up is far too severe a penalty.
Both Kessler and Richard Berthelsen, general counsel for the union, were optimistic that Owens wouldn't have to sit out the remainder of the season.
If Bloch rules the Eagles have to reinstate Owens, the team could be forced to allow him to practice and use their facility but they don't have to play him.
Kessler made it clear Owens wants to return to the Eagles, despite eight hours of contentious testimony against him from coach Andy Reid and other members of the organization.
:doublefin