"With Terrell Owens closing in on his 10th 1,000-yard season and the Bengals eliminated from the playoff chase, Owens did leave open the possibility of returning to Cincinnati next year.

When asked about possibly remaining with the Bengals, Owens said: "Of course. Like I said, when the opportunity presents itself and everything works out. I don't know what's going to happen after this year. I think a lot of rumors are swirling out there about everything, coaching staff and I don't know. I let all that stuff kind of play itself out. My agent and I will get together after the season and see how it goes."

Owens, who turns 37 on Thursday, had only one serious suitor this past offseason, the Bengals. He is sure to have a lot more the next time around. Going into Sunday's game against New Orleans, Owens is second in the AFC in receptions (65) and yards (914) along with eight touchdowns.

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Owens signed a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million and six incentives worth $333,000 each. He already has achieved two of those and is on pace to reach two others, which would have him making $3.33 million this s

For his career against the Saints, Owens has 61 receptions for 994 yards and 12 touchdowns (tied for most against any opponent).

When he reaches 1,000 yards this season, Owens will become the first receiver to do it with four different teams. Jerry Rice did it 15 times with San Francisco and Oakland and Randy Moss has accomplished it 10 times with Minnesota, Oakland and New England.

"I'm still getting behind the best corners in the league. So now what do they say?" Owens said. "It's going to be an interesting situation probably for myself again going into the offseason. Obviously, I've shown that I can play. We'll just have to see how it goes. My main focus now is to just finish strong, enjoy my time here with the Bengals and after that see how it goes.""