[2] In 2009, he appeared in all 16 games (2 starts) as the backup to Igor Olshansky and registered a then career-high 31 tackles, 3 sacks and 33 quarterback pressures (tied for third on the team).

In 2010, he appeared in all 16 games, starting 9 contests in place of an injured Marcus Spears, while finishing with 25 tackles (10 solo), 12 quarterback pressures (third on the team), 1.5 sacks and one pass defensed.

He didn't need surgery and managed to start in all 16 games for the first time in his career He set new career-highs with 41 tackles and six sacks.

[4] He received the team's Ed Block Courage Award not just for overcoming injury, but also for the passing of his son and his mother-in-law.

[6] In the Week 14 win against the Cleveland Browns, he tore his upper left biceps and would still play for the rest of the regular season.

During the Eagles last attempt to tie the game and with seconds remaining, Bowen put enough pressure on Nick Foles to make him throw the ball into the turf.

[7] Despite one second remaining on the clock, Foles would receive an intentional grounding penalty, ending the game and giving the Redskins the victory.

On November 26, the Redskins moved him to injured reserve due to needing a microfracture surgery to repair his torn PCL.

[12] He was released on February 27, 2015, On March 24, 2015, Bowen was signed as a free agent by the New York Jets, reuniting with Todd Bowles, who was a Dallas Cowboys assistant coach.

[16] On December 8, 2011, Bowen won the Redskins’ Ed Block Courage Award in recognition of the inspiring way he dealt with Skyler's death.