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Andy Reid gets Surprise Visit from Former Pupil at Chiefs training Camp : "He’s got a good heart"

The Kansas City Chiefs often host high-profile visitors during training camp. Some pitch in on the field, while others stop by to observe. On Thursday, Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens visited St. Joseph, Missouri, to catch up with his former coach, Andy Reid.

Reid coached Owens from 2004–2005 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Their time together featured highs and lows. In 2004, Owens posted 77 receptions for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns and helped Philadelphia reach Super Bowl XXXIX, where the Eagles fell to the New England Patriots, 24–21.

The 2005 season was marked by off-field drama, particularly involving Owens and quarterback Donovan McNabb. Owens was suspended for multiple games and released after the season. Despite the rocky ending, Reid and Owens have maintained a positive relationship.

“He was in town,” Reid said. “Listen, it’s great to have him. I’ve watched him grow up, and he’s a dad now. His son is with the 49ers and is doing a nice job. He’s got a daughter that’s a heck of a volleyball player. Just watching people grow is a great position that I’m in, to see that. And he’s got a good heart. T.O. has got a good heart.”

Owens’ son, Terique, is following his father as an NFL wide receiver. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2024, spent most of the season on the practice squad, and is competing to make the 49ers’ 53-man roster in 2025.

Despite off-field baggage during his 15-year career, Owens’ talent was undeniable. He ranks eighth all-time in receptions (1,078), third in receiving yards (15,934), and third in receiving touchdowns (153). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

 

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