Brian Waters was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on Sept. 4, 2011 ... Originally signed by Dallas a rookie free agent (4/23/99) ... Released by Dallas (9/5/99) ... Signed by Kansas City as a free agent (3/6/00) ... Released by Kansas City (7/28/11).
CAREER TRANSACTIONSBrian Waters was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on Sept. 4, 2011 ... Originally signed by Dallas a rookie free agent (4/23/99) ... Released by Dallas (9/5/99) ... Signed by Kansas City as a free agent (3/6/00) ... Released by Kansas City (7/28/11).
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2009.
- Selected to six Pro Bowls (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011).
SEASONAL REVIEWS
2011 (16/16, 3/3)
- Started at right guard against the N.Y. Giants (2/5), Baltimore (1/22) and Denver (1/14).
- Started all 16 regular season and three playoff games at right guard in 2011.
- Selected to his sixth career Pro Bowl in his first season with the Patriots.
- Started and helped pave the way for a Patriots rushing attack that gained 157 yards on the ground in a win over the Chiefs (11/21).
- Started his ninth straight game at right guard to open the season against the Jets (11/13)
- Started his eight straight game at right guard to begin the season against Dallas (10/16).
- Started at guard against the Jets (10/9) as part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for BenJarvus Green-Ellis to rush for a career-high 136 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns.
- Started at right guard for the fourth time in 2011 at Oakland (10/2).
- Made his third consecutive start at guard in Buffalo (9/25).
- Started at guard as part of an offensive line that helped Tom Brady throw for 423 yards against the Chargers (9/18). Combined with his performance against Miami, Brady's 940 passing yards in consecutive weeks are a franchise record for a two-game span.
- Started at guard as part of an offensive line that helped Tom Brady to a personal and franchise best 517 passing yards and a franchise record 622 total yards in the season opener against the Dolphins (9/12).
2010 (16/16, 1/1 - Kansas City)
- Played and started in 16 games at left guard and helped the Chiefs to an AFC West title with a 10-6 record.
- Started in one postseason game.
- Named to his fifth Pro Bowl
2009 (15/15 - Kansas City)
- Started in 15 games at left guard and was inactive for one game.
- Was inactive due to an injury vs. Cleveland (12/20), ending a streak of 51 consecutive starts dating back to the 2006 season.
- Helped RB Jamaal Charles set the franchise-record for a single-game with 249 yards rushing at Denver (1/3/10).
- Named the 2009 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
2008 (16/16 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl.
2007 (16/16 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Started his 100th game in a Kansas City uniform vs. Tennessee (12/16).
2006 (14/14, 1/1 - Kansas City)
- Started all 14 games that games that he played and one postseason game.
- Earned his third straight Pro Bowl berth.
- Missed two games due to an injury.
- Played in his 100th game vs. Jacksonville (12/31).
2005 (16/16 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Was selected to his second Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press for a second straight year.
- Part of a Kansas City offense that led the NFL in total offense, averaging 387.0 yards per game.
- Helped RB Larry Johnson set a team-record with 1,750 rushing yards on the season.
2004 (16/16 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Was selected to his first Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press, The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly.
- Joined teammate FB Tony Richardson and San Diego TE Antonio Gates as one of three undrafted players to be selected to the Pro Bowl.
- Played a key role in helping Kansas City lead the NFL in offense for the first time in team history.
- Named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week in helping the Chiefs score an NFL record eight rushing touchdowns vs. Atlanta (10/24) to become the first offensive lineman to ever win the award.
2003 (16/16, 1/1 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Part of a Chiefs offensive front that helped RB Priest Holmes set an NFL record with 27 rushing touchdowns.
- Started an AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Indianapolis (1/11/04).
2002 (16/16 - Kansas City)
- Started all 16 games at left guard.
- Was part of a Chiefs offense that led the league by averaging 29.2 points per game and ranked second in the NFL by averaging 375.0 yards per game.
- Helped pave the way for RB Priest Holmes' 1,615 yards rushing.
2001 (16/8 - Kansas City)
- Played in 16 games with eight starts.
- Started one game at center and seven at left guard.
- Also added two special teams tackles.
- Helped RB Priest Holmes rush for an NFL-high 1,555 yards.
- Made his first NFL start vs. Oakland (9/9) at center.
- Worked as a fullback in short-yardage and goal-line situation.
- Started his first career game at left guard vs. Seattle (11/25).
COLLEGE
- Played in 44 career games for North Texas, starting at tight end for three years before switching to defensive line as a senior.
- Hauled in 86 receptions for 975 yards and nine touchdowns in three years on offense.
- Recorded 45 tackles and 5.0 sacks on defense.
- Earned first-team All-Big West Conference honors as defensive tackle.
PERSONAL
- Was all-district tight end and defensive end at Waxahachie High school in Waxahachie, Texas.
- Established the "Brian Waters 54 Foundation" in 2005, benefitting children and families.
- Received the 2008 JB Award presented by CBS Host James Brown for his contribution to the community voted by the NFL Players Association and NFL Players.
- Serves as a spokesperson for the NFL's "What Moves U" fitness campaign.
- Married to wife, Yolanda, with children.