Terrell Owens, a former NFL superstar wide receiver who is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was hit by a vehicle Monday after allegedly having an altercation with an unidentified man while playing pickup basketball, TMZ reports.
The incident occurred in the area around Calabasas, California, the outlet reported, citing police. The man allegedly drove his car into Owens’ knee but fortunately, the 49-year-old didn’t need any medical attention.
Authorities are currently investigating a report for assault with a deadly weapon. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday morning, according to TMZ.
Owens has not yet publicly addressed the situation.
Terrell Owens Struck By Car After Argument During Pickup Basketball Game, Cops Say | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/SjNRj7mS0c
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 17, 2023
The legendary wide receiver was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
Playing 15 seasons in the NFL, Owens has suited up for the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, tallying a total of 15,394 career yards with 153 touchdowns off 1,078 passes.
Owens is ranked No. 3 on the NFL’s all-time list for both receiving yards and touchdowns, and also comes in at No. 8 in terms of catches.
In other news around the NFL involving a legendary wide receiver, the Daily Caller reported Monday on Antonio Brown being arrested for allegedly not paying child support. He has since been released on $15,000 bond. (RELATED: Top Staffer For Middle Tennessee State Football Arrested After Allegedly Exposing Himself To A Minor)
You can read that story here.