Fort Worth, Texas ? Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens underwent successful surgery Thursday in Miami to repair a torn tendon in his right ring finger.

Owens played the latter part of the season with the injury, even though he was told he was risking permanent damage.

He went to Miami for another consultation before having the surgery and was encouraged about making a full recovery.

“The doctor is very optimistic,” Owens said from Miami on Thursday night. “I am happy I had the surgery. I am happy with the news he gave me that I will return to 100 percent.”

Owens said his Miami doctor stayed in constant contact with Cowboys trainer Jim Maurer during the process and said they were on the same page.

Owens wouldn’t put a timetable on when he would catch passes again.

Despite catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-high 13 touchdowns, Owens remains troubled by his play during the 2006 season, including the 18 dropped passes and belief he wasn’t utilized properly.

But his main frustration comes from how the Cowboys’ season ended. Dallas went 9-7 before losing 21-20 at Seattle in an NFC wild-card playoff Saturday.

“I am sitting here watching a lot of basketball,” Owens said. “I hate the fact that we are out of the playoffs. I feel bad about the season. I am just trying to get my mind away from everything right now. But I can’t wait to get back on the field.”

The question is whether he will be back with the Cowboys next season, considering his weekly penchant for drama in 2006. He is owed a $3 million roster bonus in June.