Often compared to Hines Ward, he got selected by the Kansas City Chiefs that year. On August 17, 2012 he signed a US$9.5 million tender for one year. But after he injured his ribs in the 14th week of the season he was placed on injured reserve. He has since been experiencing hardships like a 2013 arrest for marijuana possession and over-speeding. However, Dwayne Bowe is still the first in the Chiefs record books in receiving-yards-per-game (65.1) and second in receptions-per-game (4.7).