The Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday announced they have placed wide receiver Terrell Owens on injured reserve, officially ending his first season with the team.
Owens, 37, had surgery on his left knee Monday in Birmingham, Ala., after being examined by Dr. James Andrews.
The receiver tore cartilage in his left knee two weeks ago, but kept playing. He aggravated the injury while making a cut on the opening series of a 19-17 win over Cleveland on Sunday, forcing him to hobble off the field.
Owens signed a one-year deal with a $2 million base salary at the start of training camp, when the Bengals were one of the few teams interested. He proved he could still play, leading the team with 72 catches for 983 yards and nine touchdowns.
He ranked among the NFL's top six receivers in yards and catches heading into the game against Cleveland. He's a free agent after the season, and he has said he hopes to play for two or three more years.
Despite Owens' big numbers, the Bengals (3-11) had one of their worst seasons. The victory over Cleveland ended a 10-game losing streak that matched the longest in club history for one season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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