Cleveland Browns
Chris Owens - #21 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 180 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/01/1986 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | San Jose State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 26th pick by Falcons |
Hillis out for Sunday; may be last year in Cleveland
Browns RB Peyton Hillis reinjured his hamstring injury during practice Friday, and on Saturday the team downgraded his status to "out" for Sunday's game.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
Browns fantasy report: Week Nine
Will Chris Ogbonnaya be worth a fantasy start if Peyton Hillis can’t go? Does Mohamed Massaquoi have any value? Here are some of the Browns' fantasy football options this week.
Browns' offense mostly sputtering
As Colt McCoy and the Browns' passing game has both shown glimpses of promise and cracks in the foundation, the running game has suffered, in part because of injuries.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
Browns They Said It: Week Nine
The following are quotes from the Browns' media availability on Wednesday. Quotes are from transcripts provided by the team.
Browns-Texans matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Texans game.
Reports: Hillis not on field for early portion of practice
Browns RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring) didn't practice in the open portion of practice on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported.
Browns 60-second rant: First-quarter woes persist
The Browns' first-quarter problems have hampered them all season, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns rookie report: Week Eight
Here's a recap of notable contributions by Browns rookies in the Browns' 20-10 defeat at San Francisco in Week Eight.
Browns add RB Clayton
The Browns have signed RB Thomas Clayton, Clayton's agent, J.R. Rickert, said on his website Tuesday.
Browns' RB woes a major concern
Injuries have left the Browns thin at running back, and the organization has some decisions to make — and some self-analysis to do — in the offseason, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Reports: Hardesty to miss time with calf injury
Browns RB Montario Hardesty will miss the Week Nine game at Houston with a calf injury, head coach Pat Shurmur indicated Monday, according to multiple reports.
PLAYER NEWS
Owens is inactive for the Falcons in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle with a hamstring ailment.|||||||
Atlanta's starting lineup includes defensive end John Abraham (ankle), safety William Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (concussion). Falcons backup safety Charles Mitchell (calf) also is active.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Christopher Owens did not practice Wednesday because of a concussion.|||||||
Owens was injured in the first quarter of Atlanta's 27-21 victory over Denver on Monday night, further depleting a secondary that already lost cornerback Brent Grimes with a season-ending injury in Week 1. Dominique Franks has moved up to take the nickel back spot.
The Falcons have signed third-round pick Christopher Owens, a cornerback.|||||||
Owens had 13 career interceptions as a three-year starter for San Jose State. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.