Stephen Bowen (American football)
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Dallas Cowboys — No. 72 | |
Defensive end | |
Date of birth: March 28, 1984 | |
Place of birth: Holly Ridge, North Carolina | |
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 303 lb (137 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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2006 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
Career history | |
College: Hofstra | |
Undrafted in 2006 | |
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Current status: Active | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NFL.com |
Stephen Bowen (born March 28, 1984 in Holly Ridge, North Carolina) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Hofstra.
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[edit] Early years
Bowen was a graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills in 2002.
[edit] Professional career
Bowen went undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, but caught the eye of then-Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who promptly signed him. He recorded his first sack in 2006, in the final game of the season, sacking Jon Kitna. He was re-signed by the team as an exclusive-rights free agent in January 31, 2008.
[edit] Personal
Bowen married his college sweetheart in early 2008.