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 |
AFC North's defenses shining
The NFL's top four defenses on a yardage-allowed per-game and per-play basis are all in the same division: the AFC North.
Browns need to improve to surprise in AFC North
The Browns are on the fringe of the AFC North race, but unless they make some significant improvement on special teams and offense, they face an uphill battle to truly contend in 2011.
Browns stock report: Week Seven
With the Browns back at .500 after a 6-3 win vs. Seattle on Sunday, whose stock is up — and whose stock is down? We explore.
Browns players of the week: Week Seven
Here's our take on the Browns' offensive, defensive and special-teams standouts in their 6-3 win vs. Seattle on Sunday.
Browns win field goal battle vs. Seahawks
Phil Dawson converted two field goals over 50 yards and had two others blocked, but gave the Browns a 6-3 win Sunday over the sloppy Seahawks.
Seahawks-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns getting back to .500 with a win vs. Seattle.
After uneven start, finish key for Browns' McCoy
It's clear the final 11 games will be key for Browns QB Colt McCoy as he tries to hold on to the starting job for the long term.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Browns sign RB Smith to practice squad
The Browns signed RB Armond Smith to the practice squad, the team announced Thursday.
Browns They Said It: Week Seven
The following are quotes from the Browns' media availability on Wednesday.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Browns LB Fujita sent home ill
Browns starting LB Scott Fujita has been sent home from practice with symptoms from a concussion suffered Sunday in Oakland.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Seahawks game.
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.