{
  "id": 16365156,
  "title": "49ers Star Fires Back After Terrell Owens Bad-Mouthed WR Mike Evans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/49ers-star-fires-back-after-terrell-owens-bad-mouthed-wr-mike-evans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T20:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/49ers-star-fires-back-after-terrell-owens-bad-mouthed-wr-mike-evans-12614918"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Retired NFL star Terrell Owens expressed doubt about the abilities of San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans during a recent podcast interview. In a segment from the Get to the Point Podcast, the Hall of Famer compared Evans' performance to his own, stating that he could execute similar routes and catch passes if he were in Evans' position. Owens, 52, firmly asserted that he believed he could replicate what he observed in Evans' gameplay. This remark drew backlash from Evans' teammate, defensive back Deommodore Lenoir, who responded by mocking Owens' statement with a sarcastic comment. Owens, who is now retired from the NFL, had a successful career with teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and 49ers, earning numerous Pro Bowl selections and leading the league in receiving touchdowns on three occasions. Meanwhile, Evans has been struggling with injuries this season, suffering a non-contact Achilles injury and fractured ribs, which have kept him out of several games. Despite his current setbacks, Owens still maintains that Evans has the potential to achieve similar success if he receives proper support from his quarterback.",
  "summary": "A San Francisco 49ers star fired back at Terrell Owens after he seemingly badmouthed Mike Evans' abilities as a receiver.",
  "key_points": [
    "Retired NFL star Terrell Owens criticized Mike Evans' abilities on a podcast.",
    "Owens claimed he could match Evans' performance if in his position.",
    "Evans has faced injuries this season, impacting his availability."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}