Owens Is Not Cleared by Doctor

Terrell Owens’ doctor said Tuesday he would not give the Philadelphia Eagle receiver clearance to play in the Super Bowl.

Mark Myerson said he was pleased with Owens’ recuperation but added the surgery required a recovery period of eight to 10 weeks. Myerson said in a statement that any attempt to accelerate the rehabilitation process posed the same risk for injury.

Owens had said he would play against New England on Feb. 6 at Jacksonville, Fla. He now says that he plans to be in uniform.

“Spiritually I’ve been healed and I believe that I’ll be out there on that field, regardless of what anybody says,” Owens said Monday before going to see Myerson.

Owens was expected to test his injured ankle on the field as early as today. He was injured against Dallas on Dec. 19.

In his first season with the Eagles after eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Owens led Philadelphia with 77 receptions for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns.