David Bowens is a former American football player who played as a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Illinois University and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 1999.
Bowens spent his first two seasons in the NFL with the Broncos, but he was mostly a backup player and special teams contributor. He then signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2001, but he was released before the start of the regular season.
In 2002, Bowens signed with the Buffalo Bills and finally got a chance to play regularly. He played in all 16 games that season, starting 12 of them, and recorded 5.5 sacks and 2 interceptions. He continued to be a productive player for the Bills over the next two seasons, recording a total of 13 sacks and 4 interceptions.
In 2005, Bowens signed with the Miami Dolphins and had a career year. He started all 16 games and recorded 8 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles. He continued to be a key player for the Dolphins over the next four seasons, playing both defensive end and linebacker and recording a total of 19 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Bowens finished his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, where he played for two seasons before retiring in 2011. He played in 31 games for the Browns, starting 16 of them, and recorded 7 sacks and 2 interceptions.
Overall, Bowens had a solid NFL career, playing in 157 games and recording 50 sacks, 10 interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles. He was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions on defense.
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