Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens expressed his belief Saturday that he was a victim of systemic racism during his NFL career.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, TO provided his opinion that he was blackballed from the league following his final season with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010:
"I could've still continued to play, but because I was outspoken, because of who I was, I wasn't allowed the opportunity," Owens said. "Because I was outspoken. Because of who I was and because of some of the coaches that said things behind closed doors and got in the ears of these owners, that's why I wasn't able to really continue on with my career.