David Walter Bowens (born July 3, 1977) is a former American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Bowens has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns. Early years Bowens attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Michigan and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track and field. In basketball, he won All-State honors. College career Bowens started his college career at the University of Michigan for two seasons before he transferred to Western Illinois. He majored in accounting. Professional career Denver Broncos Bowens was originally drafted in the fifth round (158th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois University by the Denver Broncos. Green Bay Packers Bowens played for the Green Bay Packers in 2000, recording 3.5 sacks. Miami Dolphins Bowens played with the Miami Dolphins from 2001 to 2006. New York Jets On March 27, he agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Jets worth more than $6 million. He was released by the Jets on February 19, 2009. Cleveland Browns Bowens was signed to a four-year, $7.2 million contract by the Cleveland Browns on March 10, 2009. The move reunited him with head coach Eric Mangini, for whom he played while with the Jets. On October 24, 2010, he caught and returned two interceptions for touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints, one for 64 yards and another for 30 yards. These were vital plays and led to the Browns upset win over the Saints, 30-17. On February 9, 2011, the Browns released Bowens. References External links Cleveland Browns bio New York Jets bio 1977 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Buffalo Bills players Cleveland Browns players Denver Broncos players Green Bay Packers players Miami Dolphins players Michigan Wolverines football players New York Jets players Washington Redskins players Western Illinois Leathernecks football players St. Mary's Preparatory alumni Players of American football from Denver People from Orchard Lake, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan Ed Block Courage Award recipients