Get a FREE Tony Romo jersey here!Several of Owens' Dallas teammates said they received text messages from Owens saying he was informed Wednesday that he would be released, an article on the Cowboys' Web site stated. However, team officials haven't confirmed the move.
Owens joined the Cowboys in 2006 and has had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including in 2008 when he caught 69 passes for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns. He had a total of 38 touchdown receptions in his time with the Cowboys. He set a franchise record with 15 touchdown receptions in 2007.
But he was also seen often as an on-the-field distraction and negative influence in the locker room.
Dallas signed Owens to a four-year, $34 million, including a $12.9 million signing bonus, contract extension last season.
Owens, 35, is a 13-year NFL veteran, having played for San Francisco and Philadelphia before joining Dallas. He has 951 catches for 14,122 yards and 139 touchdowns in his career.
Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee and it's unclear when the New Orleans Saints running back will be back with the team.

