Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, won't play for the team again this season after criticizing the organization and quarterback Donovan McNabb, coach Andy Reid said.

Owens's suspension for conduct detrimental to the team will continue for another three games, and he won't return to the club after that, Reid said.

``It's a team sport and I expect the guys to play together and support each other,'' Reid said at televised press conference.

Owens was suspended for Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Washington Redskins after criticizing the team for not celebrating his 100th career touchdown reception and for saying the team would be better off if it could replace McNabb with Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre.

Owens, 31, was suspended last summer after arguing with Reid over attending an autograph session. He also complained that his seven-year $49 million contract didn't justly compensate him and criticized McNabb for getting tired during last year's 24-21 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots.

``This decision is a result of a large number of situations that accumulated over a long period of time,'' Reid said. ``He had been warned repeatedly about the consequences of his actions.''

Other Suspension

Owens was suspended in 2000 when he played for the San Francisco 49ers for taunting the Dallas Cowboys by celebrating touchdowns on the team's star logo at midfield.

The current suspension came after Owens, who on Oct. 23 became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach 100 career touchdowns, said the team's unwillingness to celebrate the catch on the giant video screen at Lincoln Financial Field showed a lack of class.

He also said that the Eagles would be better than their 4-4 record if Favre played quarterback instead of McNabb, who has a sports hernia and injuries to his ribs, shin and chest.

Reid said the National Football League players union has notified the league that it would file a grievance over the team's decision.

Owens leads the team with 47 receptions for 763 yards and six touchdowns.

To contact the reporter on this story: Curtis Eichelberger in Washington at ceichelberge@bloomberg.net

Last Updated: November 7, 2005 16:49 EST