Barry Gardner

Total tackles:	277
Sacks:	2.0
Forced fumbles:	5
Fumble recoveries:	3
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barry Gardner
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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	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
	Philadelphia Eagles (1999–2002); Cleveland Browns (2003–2004); New York Jets (2005); New England Patriots (2006);
Career highlights and awards
	2× First-team All-Big Ten (1997, 1998);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
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]

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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.

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