T.O.’s release by the Dallas Cowboys is a surprise to even T.O. says reports!

The Dallas Cowboys release of Terrell Owens broke by ESPN was a shock to T.O. claims press tonight. Dallas news is reporting that a spokesman for Owens told AP that T.O. hadn’t heard that he had been released, nor had he heard the ESPN report, until contacted by AP.

The report of Owens being released was broke by ESPN within the hour. Quickly, multiple news agencies were confirming the same despite any confirmation yet from the Cowboys or T.O.

But did T.O. know?

Owens was reportedly under a 4 year contract that featured a $12 million signing bonus. T.O. signed a $34 million extension in June 2008.

The Cowboys are reportedly not available for comment tonight, nor T.O.’s agent Drew Rosenhaus. Dallas press have contacted Rosenhaus by both phone and email.