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Stephen Bowen | Defensive Lineman

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/28/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 306
College: Hofstra
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Redskins RE Stephen Bowen will not require offseason surgery on his torn upper biceps muscle.
Bowen tore the biceps in Week 15 but still finished out the season. A $27.5 million free-agent pickup from Dallas in 2011, Bowen has been a plus run defender through 32 starts as a Redskin. He'll be a starter again in 2013. Jan 24 - 5:15 PM
Source: CSN Washington

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Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Redskins RE Stephen Bowen has been diagnosed with a torn upper biceps, but will play through the injury in Week 16.

Bowen is in the same boat as Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs. The Redskins' starting right end, Bowen has just 24 tackles and one sack, but has graded out as a top-13 3-4 defensive end in Pro Football Focus' rankings.
Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 02:41:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Redskins RE Stephen Bowen is recovering from an April left knee scope.

He's sitting out OTAs, but expects to be 100 percent in 2-4 weeks. Bowen suffered a third-degree right PCL tear last November, but says the operation "(wasn't) really" related. Bowen played through the injury, appearing in all 16 games. He's unlikely to participate in June's mandatory minicamp, but sounds like he'll be ready for training camp.
Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter
Mon, May 21, 2012 12:27:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Redskins DE Stephen Bowen has been diagnosed with a third degree PCL tear, but does not require surgery and has yet to be ruled out for Week 13.

Coach Mike Shanahan called the situation "not good," but refused to rule Bowen out for Sunday. In all likelihood, Bowen won't play against the Jets, but he should be able to avoid injured reserve. In the first season of a five-year, $27.5 million deal, Bowen has tallied 29 tackles and five sacks.
Source: Chris Russell on Twitter
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 03:24:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Redskins agreed to terms with DE Stephen Bowen on a five-year, $27.5 million contract.

Here come the Redskins. The 27-year-old Bowen has shown real flashes of pass rush ability in a rotational role with the Cowboys and is versatile enough to hold up well against the run as well. Knowing Dan Snyder, this won't stop the 'Skins from still going after free agent DE Cullen Jenkins also. Bowen's deal includes $12.5 million in guarantees.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 01:13:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

The Bears are reportedly interested in free agent DE Stephen Bowen.

Multiple league sources tell the Chicago Sun-Times that Bowen could "surprise" casual football fans with his eventual contract, which could take the money-conscious Bears out of the mix. While the report sounds agent-driven, Bowen is young, productive, and versatile.
Related: Bears
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 11:57:00 AM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Free agent DE Stephen Bowen's preference is to re-sign with the Cowboys.

"I know Dallas wants me," said Bowen, "and I'd love to be back." The Cowboys hope to keep at least one or two of Bowen, Marcus Spears, and Jason Hatcher. Bowen's agent has already had discussions with the Cowboys as well as a few other teams.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 08:53:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Bryan Broaddus of ESPN Dallas has "heard from a source" that the Redskins have interest in free agent DE Stephen Bowen.

Broaddus is a former NFL scout and presumably still has connections in the league. Bowen has also been speculatively linked to the Redskins by some Washington beat writers. Of course, the Skins are often used by agents trying to drum up their clients' market. Bowen would play end in D.C., rotating with Adam Carriker, Vonnie Holliday, and rookie Jarvis Jenkins.
Related: Redskins
Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 11:28:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Free agent DE Stephen Bowen has changed agents to Pat Dye in anticipation of hitting the open market.

This may be notable because Dye brokered DeMarcus Ware's seven-year, $79 million contract in October of 2009. Bowen is known to prefer re-signing with Dallas, and the Cowboys want him back too. A starting point for Bowen could be teammate Igor Olshanksy's four-year, $18 million pact. Bowen has been more effective than Olshansky of late and is two years younger.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 02:26:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Free agent DE Stephen Bowen "appears" to believe he will re-sign with the Cowboys regardless of the league rules for the 2011 season.

The five-year veteran was tendered at the second-round level, but his free agency could end up unrestricted after the lockout is lifted. Either way, there's a good chance he'll be returning to Dallas as a rotational end in Rob Ryan's defense.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 07:08:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Cowboys extended second-round restricted free agent tenders to DEs Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher.

Both players have accrued five seasons, putting them in position for unrestricted free agency under the next CBA. With Marcus Spears expected to depart, the Cowboys will work hard to lock up Bowen after he fared well in nine starts last year. Hatcher could be brought back as well.
Related: Jason Hatcher
Source: Todd Archer on Twitter
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 05:48:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Cowboys re-signed restricted free agent DE Stephen Bowen to a one-year, $1.759 million contract.

Bowen, 26, generated 17 quarterback hurries on 478 snaps last season, easily outdoing LE Marcus Spears (10 pressures, 535 plays). He'll also make more money than Spears this year. It's definitely not out of the question that Bowen could overtake the Cowboys' incumbent for a starting job.
Related: Marcus Spears
Fri, Apr 9, 2010 01:10:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Cowboys extended a second-round tender offer to restricted free agent DE Stephen Bowen.

Bowen was a valued member of an underrated defensive line last season, helping to turn around the run defense. Safe at the second-round tender, Bowen is slated to earn $1.759 million this year.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 03:33:00 PM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Impending restricted free agent Stephen Bowen is a candidate for a long-term deal, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Bowen will be 26 next season and had three sacks in 2009 during limited playing time. He's shown flashes of being able to rush the passer from the end spot of Dallas' 3-4 defense. Bowen could be Marcus Spears' eventual successor.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Wed, Jan 20, 2010 10:41:00 AM
Stephen Bowen - DL - Redskins

Cowboys signed restricted free agent DE Stephen Bowen to a one-year, $1.545 million contract.

Bowen made 17 tackles as Dallas' fourth end last season. The 25-year-old isn't much of a pressure player, but figures to see an uptick in playing time behind Igor Olshanksy and Jason Hatcher with Chris Canty gone.
Mon, Apr 6, 2009 03:25:00 PM

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