The San Francisco 49ers have made a final roster call on Terique Owens, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens.
On Wednesday, the 49ers announced on the official team website that they have waived Terique Owens and safety Erik Harris. The 49ers filled their roster spots by signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn and UFL star wide receiver Jontre Kirklin.
Terique, who turns 25 years of age next month, played three seasons of college football for the Missouri State Bears. He had his best statistical season in 2023, recording 28 receptions for 528 yards and four touchdowns.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo added that Terique Owens is dealing with a fracture in his right hand that will keep him sidelined for 5-7 weeks. So there’s always a chance that San Francisco could look at re-signing Owens during the season if he’s still a free agent once he’s cleared for action.
On WR Terique Owens, whom the #49ers waived today, he was waived with an injury designation. Source says he has a small fracture in his right hand that will sideline him about 5-7 weeks.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 7, 2024
Former 49ers WR Terique Owens who was waived today, shows off his fractured right hand that will sideline him for up to 7 weeks pic.twitter.com/qDrjx5rfqX
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) August 7, 2024
Though it remains to be seen if Terique will make an NFL roster this year, the 2024 rookie class is loaded with players whose fathers also shined in the pros. This includes Marvin Harrison Jr. (son of Marvin Harrison), Luke McCaffrey (son of Ed McCaffrey and Christian’s younger brother), Joe Alt (son of John Alt), Brenden Rice (son of Jerry Rice) and Frank Gore Jr. (son of Frank Gore).
Terrell Owens Is A 49ers Legend
Terrell Owens played for the 49ers from 1996 to 2003, forming a potent receiving duo with Jerry Rice. In his eight years as a 49er, TO racked up 59 receptions for 8,572 yards and 81 touchdowns.
Owens’ rise to legendary status in San Fran began when he caught a game-winning 25-yard touchdown pass from Steve Young in the waning seconds of the 1998 Divisional Round against the rival Green Bay Packers. That play became known as “The Catch II”, a nod to Dwight Clark’s game-winning TD reception from Joe Montana in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.
