Terrell Owens didn't attempt suicide, rep says
A publicist for Terrell Owens says he "absolutely" did not attempt suicide or overdose on pills earlier this month.
In a statement, publicist Diana Bianchini says an assistant arrived at Owens' home on Oct. 6 after he had taken a sleeping aid to fall asleep.
The assistant did not realize that, became concerned and called 911. Bianchini says that when police arrived, Owens was responsive.
911 caller: Terrell Owens tried suicideBianchini says "reports released with the 911 call (Thursday) are misleading and not factual."
In 2006, Owens made headlines for what police initially considered a suicide attempt but later was classified as an "accidental overdose" on prescription medicine.
The 37-year-old free-agent wide receiver has been rehabilitating a left knee injury that required surgery. He played 14 games for Cincinnati last season, making 72 receptions with nine touchdowns.
He held a workout Tuesday that was watched by two TV networks but no NFL teams.