Owens later said that Jones had assured him that he would be remaining with the team and that he was blindsided by his release .
The Cowboys released Owens on March 4 , 2009 .
Owens later said that Jones had assured Owens that Owens would be remaining with the team and that Owens was blindsided by Owens ' release .
The Cowboys released Owens on March 4 , 2009 .