Barry Gardner

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Barry Gardner
No. 52, 55, 53
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1976-12-13) December 13, 1976 (age 48)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Thornton (Harvey)
College: Northwestern
NFL draft: 1999: 2nd round, 35th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:277
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barry Allan Gardner (born December 13, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round of the 1999 NFL draft. [1]

Gardner was an eight-year veteran and played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. Gardner has primarily been used and known around the league as a solid special teams player. He graduated from Thornton Township High School, then played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Gardner filed bankruptcy in March 2025.

References

  1. "1999 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.