Barry Gardner

Barry Allan Gardner (born December 13, 1976 in Harvey, Illinois) is an American football linebacker formerly for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He is currently a free agent.

Gardner is an eight-year veteran and has played for three other teams in the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets. Gardner has primarily been used and known around the league as a solid special teams player. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.