| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: May 20, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Tampa, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Duke | |
| Undrafted in 2004 | |
| Debuted in 2004 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
| Career history | |
| |
| Roster status: Unrestricted Free Agent | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2008 | |
| Tackles | 132 |
| Sacked | 0.0 |
| Forced fumbles | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Ryan Allen Fowler (born March 25, 1996 in Ashland, Ohio) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Duke.
Fowler has also played for the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.
Early years[]
Ryan Fowler attended Ashlannd High School (Ashland, Ohio)|
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Duke University by the Dallas Cowboys.
He spent most of 2004 on the Cowboys' practice squad, but appeared in two games.
In 2005, he was a backup inside linebacker, appearing in 14 games and starting three.
In 2006, he lost the battle for a starting Linebacker spot on the Dallas Cowboys teammate Bradie James and was again a reserve.
Tennessee Titans[]
As a restricted free agent, Fowler signed an offer sheet with the Tennessee Titans on March 12, 2007. The Dallas Cowboys did not match the Titans' offer so Fowler joined the Titans.
One June 9, 2008, it was announced that Fowler is under investigation in connection with an apparent steroids case involving NFL steroid dealer David Jacobs.[1]
On September 28, 2008, Fowler was benched by the Titans in favor of 2006 4th round draft pick, Stephen Tulloch.[2] Fowler was waived on September 5, 2009.[3]
New York Jets[]
Fowler was signed by the New York Jets on September 8, 2009, with the team releasing fullback Jason Davis to make room on the roster.[4] Fowler was not re-signed following the 2009 season.
References[]
- ↑ "Late Steroids Dealer Said he Supplied Titans' Fowler". USA Today. Associated Press. 2008-06-10. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/titans/2008-06-09-fowler-titans_N.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ↑ "Titans Make Starting Change at Middle Linebacker". Associated Press. 2008-09-25. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80b1dca6&template=without-video&confirm=true. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ↑ Walker, Teresa M. (2009-09-05). "Fowler Starter in 2008, Gone in 2009 from Titans". Associated Press. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ghlFkZfrNpTx7oBWAlo1EpmGl3QwD9AHEK000. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
- ↑ Wilson, Aaron (2009-09-08). "Wilson: Jets sign Fowler". National Football Post. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Jets-sign-Fowler.html. Retrieved 2009-09-13.[dead link]