Gary Barnidge
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Position: TE
Jersey #: 82
Date of Birth: September 22, 1985
Height / Weight: 6'6" / 250 lbs
College: Louisville
First Team: CAR (2008)
Last Team: CLE (2016)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | 16 | 55 | 82 | 612 | 2 | 240 | 34 | 0 | 75 |
| 2015 | CLE | 16 | 79 | 125 | 1043 | 9 | 363 | 52 | 0 | 158 |
| 2014 | CLE | 9 | 13 | 25 | 156 | 0 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | CLE | 12 | 13 | 18 | 127 | 2 | 91 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| 2012 | CAR | 6 | 6 | 6 | 78 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | CAR | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CAR | 8 | 12 | 21 | 242 | 0 | 98 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Gary Barnidge - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 22, 1985Position: Tight End (TE)
College: University of Louisville
Career Timeline
- Carolina Panthers (2008-2010)
- Drafted in the 5th round of the 2008 NFL Draft (141st overall).
- Played primarily on special teams and as a backup tight end during his time with the Panthers.
- Cleveland Browns (2010-2015)
- Joined the Browns in 2010, where he began to see increased playing time.
- Had a career year in 2015, recording 79 receptions for 1,043 yards and 9 touchdowns.
- Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015, earning recognition as one of the top tight ends in the league.
- Cleveland Browns (2016)
- Continued to play for the Browns, contributing both as a receiver and a blocker.
- Retired from the NFL after the 2016 season.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Pro Bowl selection in 2015.
- First-team All-Pro in 2015.
- Recorded 1,000+ receiving yards in a single season, a notable achievement for a tight end.
- Known for his reliable hands and ability to make plays in the passing game.
Legacy
Gary Barnidge is remembered for his impressive breakout season in 2015, where he established himself as one of the premier tight ends in the NFL. Despite being a lesser-known player earlier in his career, he made a significant impact during his tenure with the Cleveland Browns. His journey from a mid-round draft pick to a Pro Bowl selection serves as an inspiration for many aspiring athletes.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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