With the retirement of Isaac Bruce , Owens spent his last active season in the NFL as the active career leader in receiving yards .
He joined Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson , both of whom lobbied for the Bengals to sign Owens .
With the retirement of Isaac Bruce , Owens spent Owens ' last active season in the NFL as the active career leader in receiving yards .
He joined Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson , both of whom lobbied for the Bengals to sign Owens .