PHILADELPHIA -- Terrell Owens' doctor said Tuesday he will not give the All-Pro receiver clearance to play in the Super Bowl.
Owens saw his doctor Tuesday, one day after telling reporters he would play against the New England Patriots on Feb. 6.
Dr. Mark Myerson said he's pleased with Owens' recuperation, but maintains the surgery requires a recovery period of eight to 10 weeks. Myerson said in a statement Tuesday night that any attempt to accelerate the rehabilitation process poses the same risk for injury.
Owens said he plans to be in uniform for the Eagles in Jacksonville, Fla. The Eagles' doctors and training staff should have the final say on Owens' status.
"Spiritually I've been healed and I believe that I'll be out there on that field Sunday, regardless of what anybody says," Owens said Monday night, before going to Baltimore for his weekly checkup with Myerson.
Owens was expected to test his injured ankle on the field this week and could try running as early as Wednesday.
http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8133321/1T.O. is going to play regardless of doctor's recommendations, put money on it.