Brian Waters

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Brian Waters
Guard
Personal information
Born: (1977-02-18) February 18, 1977 (age 47)
Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Waxahachie
College:North Texas (1995–1998)
Undrafted:1999
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:186
Games started:170
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Brian Demond Waters (born February 18, 1977) is a former

undrafted free agent in 1999 out of the University of North Texas. He played most of his career for the Kansas City Chiefs, and also played for the New England Patriots. He earned six Pro Bowl
selections during his career.

Early years

Waters was born in

receptions for 380 yards on offense, and made five sacks and 66 tackles on defense
.

College career

Waters attended the

fullback and tight end. On defense, he had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 5 sacks.[2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

The

fullback. He was released during training camp
.

Kansas City Chiefs

The

center
.

Waters was named an

Walter Payton Man of the Year Award which honors a player's contribution on the field as well as off.[8]

After 11 seasons in Kansas City, he was released on July 28, 2011.[9]

New England Patriots

On September 4, 2011, Waters signed with the New England Patriots.[10] Waters, who started every game at right guard for the Patriots, was voted a starter for the Pro Bowl. After never having won a playoff game before the 2011 season, Waters played for the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.[11] Prior to the start of the 2012 season, Waters refused to report to the Patriots. Waters said that if he were to play in 2012, it would be for a team close to his family in Texas. The Patriots finally released Waters from his contract on April 30, 2013.[12]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

The Dallas Cowboys signed Waters to a one-year contract worth $3 million on September 3, 2013.

Retirement

Waters announced his retirement on September 2, 2014.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Waxahachie, Texas". City-Data.com. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Waters". Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  3. ^ "Report: Patriots Sign Guard Brian Waters". CBS. September 4, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  4. ^ Forsberg, Chris (January 11, 2012). "Waters wants taste of postseason success". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Patriots - Chiefs: Weekend Scout Report". Scout.com. November 22, 2004. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  6. ^ "Chiefs Look to Boss Colts". sportinglife.com. October 28, 2004. Retrieved February 5, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  7. Seattle Times
    . Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  8. ^ "Wilson: Brian Waters named NFL Man of the Year". National Football Post. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  9. Pro Football Talk
    . Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  10. ^ "news: Patriots agree to terms with veteran Pro Bowl G Waters". Nfl.com. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  11. ^ "Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  12. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (April 30, 2013). "Brian Waters released by New England Patriots". National Football League. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  13. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (September 2, 2014). "Brian Waters retires after 13 seasons in NFL". National Football League. Retrieved September 2, 2014.

External links

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