T.O. suddenly sorry

Saga takes another turn as Philly WR apologizes for comments

? Terrell Owens is causing more trouble with his mouth than his hands – again.

Owens apologized to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, one day after blasting the organization for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch two weeks ago.

“I’ve had an opportunity to talk with the Eagles organization, and I have learned that the team does not recognize individual achievements,” Owens said in a prepared statement. “It has been brought to my attention that I have offended the organization and my teammates. Therefore, I would like to apologize for any derogatory comments toward them.”

Shortly before Owens’ apology, coach Andy Reid didn’t rule out suspending the All-Pro wideout following his latest comments, which included more criticism of quarterback Donovan McNabb.

“I take care of those things in-house,” Reid said. “I obviously will address the player and those people I need to talk to and work this thing out.”

It’s unlikely Owens would be suspended now that he’s apologized. However, it’s still a possibility. In 2003, Tampa Bay declared wideout Keyshawn Johnson inactive for the final six games and sent him home because of differences with coach Jon Gruden.

In an interview with ESPN.com on Thursday, Owens took shots at the team and McNabb. He made his 100th career TD reception in a victory over San Diego on Oct. 23, but the accomplishment was not acknowledged on the video screen. An announcement was made in the press box.

philadelphia wide receiver terrell owens, right, catches a 46-yard pass against Denver cornerback Champ Bailey. Owens, shown Sunday in Denver, has apologized for his latest negative comments about the Eagles and quarterback Donovan McNabb.

“That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be,” said Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone. “They claim to be first class and the best organization. It’s an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn’t recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium.”

Owens also said the Eagles (4-3) would be undefeated with Green Bay’s Brett Favre at quarterback.

“A number of commentators will say he’s a warrior, he’s played with injuries,” Owens said of Favre. “I feel like him being knowledgeable about the quarterback position, I feel like we’d probably be in a better situation.”

Owens previously said on his weekly radio show that he’d prefer to play with Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning over McNabb or any quarterback. Last year, Owens couldn’t stop praising McNabb after joining the Eagles following eight controversial seasons in San Francisco.