The 48-year-old wide receiver -- who hasn't played professional football in a decade -- has signed a contract with Fan Controlled Football (FCF), the NFL legend tells TMZ Sports.
"Playing football, I mean that's something that comes naturally. Something that I've been doing pretty much all of my life. To get on and get back on the field, obviously competitively play, I mean that's when I get my juices flowing," Owens says.
"At the end of the day, I'm not really worried about getting tackle, taking a hit, things of that nature, that's part of football.