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 |
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Patricia Modell, wife of Art Modell, passes away
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Browns DE Benard placed on non-football injury list
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Reports: Benard faces two charges after accident
Browns DE Marcus Benard was charged Tuesday with reckless operation and driving under suspension after a motorcycle accident Monday, multiple media outlets reported.
Quality, toughness of AFC North clubs evident early
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Report: Browns DL Benard hospitalized after motorcycle accident
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Reports: Hillis confirms agent advised him not to play
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Report: Hillis' agent advised him not to play in Week Three
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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.