T.O. A NO-SHOW

TO missing as Cowboys start mandatory three-day minicamp.

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens wasn't on the field for the start of the team's mandatory offseason minicamp.

Team officials say Owens missed the first of two workouts Tuesday for personal reasons. It wasn't clear what those were or if he would be on the field for any part of the three-day minicamp.

The flamboyant receiver participated in optional workouts the past four weeks. Heading into the final year of his contract, he recently signed a three-year extension worth around $27 million.

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BURRESS WANTS NEW DEAL

Burress says he won't practice without a new contract.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Star wide receiver Plaxico Burress is refusing to practice because the New York Giants haven't renegotiated a new contract since winning the Super Bowl.

Burress reported to Giants Stadium for the mandatory mini camp Wednesday. But he says he told the coaching staff he won't workout without a new deal.

The wide receiver says he believes he has three years left on his current pact.

Burress, who battled through an injury-hampered season last year, caught the game-winning touchdown in the Giants' stunning 17-14 victory over the undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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