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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2000}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2000}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
* Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2013}})
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* [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year]] (2009)
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* 2× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2004 All-Pro Team|2004]], [[2005 All-Pro Team|2005]])
* 6× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2005 Pro Bowl|2004]]–[[2007 Pro Bowl|2006]], [[2009 Pro Bowl|2008]], [[2011 Pro Bowl|2010]], [[2012 Pro Bowl|2011]])
* 6× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2005 Pro Bowl|2004]]–[[2007 Pro Bowl|2006]], [[2009 Pro Bowl|2008]], [[2011 Pro Bowl|2010]], [[2012 Pro Bowl|2011]])
* [[Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame]]
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* First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2004 All-Pro Team|2004]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2005 All-Pro Team|2005]])
* First-team All-[[Big West Conference|Big West]] (1998)
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* [[Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]] (2009)
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'''Brian Demond Waters''' (born February 18, 1977) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive guard|guard]]. He was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 1999 out of the [[University of North Texas]]. He has also played for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] and [[New England Patriots]], and earned six [[Pro Bowl]] selections during his career.
'''Brian Demond Waters''' (born February 18, 1977) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive guard|guard]]. He was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[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==
==Early years==
Waters was born in [[Waxahachie, Texas]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Waxahachie, Texas|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Waxahachie-Texas.html|publisher=City-Data.com|accessdate=5 June 2014}}</ref> and attended [[Waxahachie Independent School District|Waxahachie High School]]. He [[Varsity letter|lettered]] in [[High school football|football]]. As a senior, he was an All-District honoree as both a [[tight end]] and [[defensive end]]. He made 16 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 380 yards on [[Offense (sports)|offense]], and made five [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] and 66 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] on [[Defense (sports)|defense]].
Waters was born in [[Waxahachie, Texas]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Waxahachie, Texas|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Waxahachie-Texas.html|publisher=City-Data.com|access-date=June 5, 2014}}</ref> and attended [[Waxahachie Independent School District|Waxahachie High School]]. He [[Varsity letter|lettered]] in [[High school football|football]]. As a senior, he was an All-District honoree as both a [[tight end]] and [[defensive end]]. He made 16 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 380 yards on [[Offense (sports)|offense]], and made five [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] and 66 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] on [[Defense (sports)|defense]].


==College career==
==College career==
Waters attended the [[University of North Texas]] where he played for the [[North Texas Mean Green football]] team. He started his first three years at [[tight end]], while recording 86 receptions for 975 yards and nine [[touchdown]]s. As a senior, he was moved to [[defensive end]], but also played as a backup [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] and [[tight end]]. On defense, he had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 5 sacks.<ref>http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/roster/Brian-Waters/c1374292-da72-46e2-b8b7-aa2c373e6a05</ref>
Waters attended the [[University of North Texas]] where he played for the [[North Texas Mean Green football]] team. He started his first three years at [[tight end]], while recording 86 receptions for 975 yards and nine [[touchdown]]s. As a senior, he was moved to [[defensive end]], but also played as a backup [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] and [[tight end]]. On defense, he had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/roster/Brian-Waters/c1374292-da72-46e2-b8b7-aa2c373e6a05 |title=Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Waters |access-date=May 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110905075451/http://www.kcchiefs.com/team/roster/brian-waters/c1374292-da72-46e2-b8b7-aa2c373e6a05/ |archive-date=September 5, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
The [[Kansas City Chiefs]] signed him as a [[free agent]] during the [[2000 NFL Season|2000 offseason]] and sent him to play with the [[Berlin Thunder]] in [[NFL Europe]], with the plan of converting him to [[Center (American football)|center]].
The [[Kansas City Chiefs]] signed him as a [[free agent]] during the [[2000 NFL season|2000 offseason]] and sent him to play with the [[Berlin Thunder]] in [[NFL Europe]], with the plan of converting him to [[Center (American football)|center]].


Waters was named an [[All-Pro]] twice and was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] five times in his eleven-year career with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Report: Patriots Sign Guard Brian Waters |url=http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/09/04/report-patriots-sign-guard-brian-waters/ |publisher=CBS |date=September 4, 2011 |accessdate=2012-02-05}}</ref> In 2003, he was a part of a 13-3 Chiefs team.<ref>{{cite news |author=Forsberg, Chris |title=Waters wants taste of postseason success |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4714540/waters-wants-taste-of-postseason-success |publisher=[[ESPN.com]] |date=January 11, 2012 |accessdate=2012-02-05}}</ref> During the [[2004 NFL season|2004 season]], Waters was selected as the [[American Football Conference|AFC]] Offensive Player of the Week for his play during a game against the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on October 24, 2004.<ref name="POW">{{cite news |title=Patriots - Chiefs: Weekend Scout Report |url=http://nwe.scout.com/2/321851.html |publisher=Scout.com |date=November 22, 2004 |accessdate=2012-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513210959/http://nwe.scout.com/2/321851.html |archive-date=May 13, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Chiefs scored an NFL-record eight rushing touchdowns during that game.<ref name="POW"/> Waters is the only [[offensive lineman]] in the AFC to have received the award,<ref>{{cite news |title=Chiefs Look to Boss Colts |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/04/10/28/GRIDIRON_USA-Kansas_City_Preview.html |publisher=sportinglife.com |date=October 28, 2004 |accessdate=2012-02-05}}</ref> and the only lineman in the NFL to win since 1992.<ref>{{cite news |author=Cluff, Chris |title=Notebook: Chargers' Chatman has people talking |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002077627_nflnotes31.html |work=[[Seattle Times]] |date=October 31, 2004 |accessdate=2012-02-05}}</ref> Waters was recognized as the recipient of the 2009 [[Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]] which honors a player's contribution on the field as well as off.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Brian-Waters-named-NFL-Man-of-the-Year.html |title=Wilson: Brian Waters named NFL Man of the Year |publisher=National Football Post |accessdate=2011-10-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721125508/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Brian-Waters-named-NFL-Man-of-the-Year.html |archivedate=2011-07-21 }}</ref>
Waters was named an [[All-Pro]] twice and was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] five times in his 11-year career with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Report: Patriots Sign Guard Brian Waters |url=http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/09/04/report-patriots-sign-guard-brian-waters/ |publisher=CBS |date=September 4, 2011 |access-date=February 5, 2012}}</ref> In 2003, he was a part of a 13-3 Chiefs team.<ref>{{cite news |author=Forsberg, Chris |title=Waters wants taste of postseason success |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4714540/waters-wants-taste-of-postseason-success |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2012}}</ref> During the [[2004 NFL season|2004 season]], Waters was selected as the [[American Football Conference|AFC]] Offensive Player of the Week for his play during a game against the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on October 24, 2004.<ref name="POW">{{cite news |title=Patriots - Chiefs: Weekend Scout Report |url=http://nwe.scout.com/2/321851.html |publisher=Scout.com |date=November 22, 2004 |access-date=February 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513210959/http://nwe.scout.com/2/321851.html |archive-date=May 13, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Chiefs scored an NFL-record eight rushing touchdowns during that game.<ref name="POW"/> Waters is the only [[offensive lineman]] in the AFC to have received the award,<ref>{{cite news |title=Chiefs Look to Boss Colts |url=http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/04/10/28/GRIDIRON_USA-Kansas_City_Preview.html |publisher=sportinglife.com |date=October 28, 2004 |access-date=February 5, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and the only lineman in the NFL to win since 1992.<ref>{{cite news |author=Cluff, Chris |title=Notebook: Chargers' Chatman has people talking |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002077627_nflnotes31.html |work=[[Seattle Times]] |date=October 31, 2004 |access-date=February 5, 2012}}</ref> Waters was recognized as the recipient of the 2009 [[Walter Payton Man of the Year Award]] which honors a player's contribution on the field as well as off.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Brian-Waters-named-NFL-Man-of-the-Year.html |title=Wilson: Brian Waters named NFL Man of the Year |publisher=National Football Post |access-date=October 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721125508/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Brian-Waters-named-NFL-Man-of-the-Year.html |archive-date=July 21, 2011 }}</ref>


After 11 seasons in Kansas City, he was released on July 28, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|title=Release Tracker|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/|work=[[Pro Football Talk]]|accessdate=29 July 2011|date=2011-07-28}}</ref>
After 11 seasons in Kansas City, he was released on July 28, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|title=Release Tracker|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/|work=[[Pro Football Talk]]|access-date=July 29, 2011|date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
On September 4, [[2011 NFL Season|2011]], Waters signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821f4869/article/patriots-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-pro-bowl-g-waters?module=HP11_headline_stack |title=news: Patriots agree to terms with veteran Pro Bowl G Waters |publisher=Nfl.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> Waters, who started every game at right guard for the Patriots, was voted a starter for the [[2012 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]]. After never having won a playoff game before the 2011 season, Waters played for the Patriots in [[Super Bowl XLVI]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201202050nwe.htm |title=Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2017-12-06}}</ref> Prior to the start of the [[2012 NFL Season|2012 season]], Waters refused to report to the Patriots. Waters said that if he were to play in [[2012 NFL Season|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 NFL season|2013]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000165578/article/brian-waters-released-by-new-england-patriots|title=Brian Waters released by New England Patriots|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2013-04-30|accessdate=2013-04-30}}</ref>
On September 4, [[2011 NFL season|2011]], Waters signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821f4869/article/patriots-agree-to-terms-with-veteran-pro-bowl-g-waters?module=HP11_headline_stack |title=news: Patriots agree to terms with veteran Pro Bowl G Waters |work=Nfl.com |access-date=October 22, 2011}}</ref> Waters, who started every game at right guard for the Patriots, was voted a starter for the [[2012 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]]. After never having won a playoff game before the 2011 season, Waters played for the Patriots in [[Super Bowl XLVI]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201202050nwe.htm |title=Super Bowl XLVI - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 5th, 2012 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> Prior to the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]], Waters refused to report to the Patriots. Waters said that if he were to play in [[2012 NFL season|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 NFL season|2013]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000165578/article/brian-waters-released-by-new-england-patriots|title=Brian Waters released by New England Patriots|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=April 30, 2013|access-date=April 30, 2013}}</ref>


===Dallas Cowboys (second stint)===
===Dallas Cowboys (second stint)===
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===Retirement===
===Retirement===
Waters announced his retirement on September 2, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000387291/article/brian-waters-retires-after-13-seasons-in-nfl?campaign=Facebook_atn_hanzus|title=Brian Waters retires after 13 seasons in NFL|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2014-09-02|accessdate=2014-09-02}}</ref>
Waters announced his retirement on September 2, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000387291/article/brian-waters-retires-after-13-seasons-in-nfl|title=Brian Waters retires after 13 seasons in NFL|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=September 2, 2014|access-date=September 2, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 08:13, 18 January 2024

For the Australian rules footballer, see Brian Waters (footballer).

Brian Waters
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Waters at the 2009 Pro Bowl.
No. 54, 64
Position: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 PFR

Brian Demond Waters (born February 18, 1977) is a former American football guard. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an 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 Waxahachie, Texas,[1] and attended Waxahachie High School. He lettered in football. As a senior, he was an All-District honoree as both a tight end and defensive end. He made 16 receptions for 380 yards on offense, and made five sacks and 66 tackles on defense.

College career

Waters attended the University of North Texas where he played for the North Texas Mean Green football team. He started his first three years at tight end, while recording 86 receptions for 975 yards and nine touchdowns. As a senior, he was moved to defensive end, but also played as a backup fullback and tight end. On defense, he had 45 tackles (32 solo) and 5 sacks.[2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

The Dallas Cowboys signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 1999 NFL draft to play tight end and fullback. He was released during training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed him as a free agent during the 2000 offseason and sent him to play with the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe, with the plan of converting him to center.

Waters was named an All-Pro twice and was selected to the Pro Bowl five times in his 11-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs.[3] In 2003, he was a part of a 13-3 Chiefs team.[4] During the 2004 season, Waters was selected as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his play during a game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 24, 2004.[5] The Chiefs scored an NFL-record eight rushing touchdowns during that game.[5] Waters is the only offensive lineman in the AFC to have received the award,[6] and the only lineman in the NFL to win since 1992.[7] Waters was recognized as the recipient of the 2009 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. ^ Cluff, Chris (October 31, 2004). "Notebook: Chargers' Chatman has people talking". 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. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (July 28, 2011). "Release Tracker". 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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