Player
Terry Glenn
WR (retired)
Terry Glenn: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
12-year career across NE, GB, and DAL. 8,823 career receiving yards (incl. pre-1999). 1996 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
MilestoneCareer totals (1999 onward — DB starts 1999)
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 102 |
| Receptions | 435 |
| Rec Yards | 6,558 |
| Rec TDs | 33 |
| Yds/Rec | 15.1 |
| Career Note | OROY 1996 (NE) |
NE phase (1999-2001) → GB cameo (2002) → DAL renaissance (2003-2007).
TrendGlenn production by year
| Year | Tm | Rec | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NE | 69 | 1,147 | 4 |
| 2000 | NE | 79 | 963 | 6 |
| 2001 | NE | 14 | 204 | 1 |
| 2002 | GB | 57 | 828 | 2 |
| 2003 | DAL | 56 | 792 | 5 |
| 2005 | DAL | 62 | 1,136 | 7 |
| 2006 | DAL | 74 | 1,088 | 6 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1147 |
| 2000 | 963 |
| 2002 | 828 |
| 2003 | 792 |
| 2005 | 1136 |
| 2006 | 1088 |
1996 rookie season: 90 catches — broke the NFL rookie reception record.
Rare1996 rookie season (NE)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 90 |
| Yards | 1,132 |
| TDs | 6 |
| Result | OROY, SB XXXI appearance |
Played for Bill Parcells with TWO franchises (NE 1996, DAL 2003-06) — a rare Parcells reunion.
SplitParcells-Glenn split
| Team | Years w/ Parcells | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 1996 | Drafted him + OROY |
| DAL | 2003-2006 | Career resurgence |
2005 DAL season: 62-1,136-7 at age 31 — an unexpected late-career renaissance.
Anomaly2005 receiving leaders (DAL)
| Player | Rec | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Glenn | 62 | 1,136 | 7 |
| Jason Witten | 66 | 757 | 6 |
| Keyshawn Johnson | 71 | 839 | 6 |
15.1 yds/rec career — a true vertical WR, not a slot/possession guy.
ComparisonYds/Rec — 1990s-2000s WRs
| Player | Rec | Yds/Rec |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Glenn | 435 | 15.1 |
| Joe Horn | 548 | 13.4 |
| Donald Driver | 611 | 14.5 |
| Hines Ward | 783 | 12.3 |
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