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124
Games
178
Receptions
2,258
Rec Yards
14
Rec TD
32
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Gary Barnidge Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2015 with CLE (1,043 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CAR | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CAR | 13 | 21 | 12 | 242 | 0 |
| 2010 | CAR | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CAR | 9 | 6 | 6 | 78 | 1 |
| 2013 | CLE | 14 | 18 | 13 | 127 | 2 |
| 2014 | CLE | 10 | 25 | 13 | 156 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | 16 | 125 | 79 | 1,043 | 9 |
| 2016 | CLE | 16 | 82 | 55 | 612 | 2 |
| Career | 92 | 286 | 178 | 2,258 | 14 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CAR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CAR | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CAR | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CAR | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 92 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Gary Barnidge is a former tight end out of Louisville, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 141st overall pick (round 5) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 124 regular-season games from 2008 to 2016, with the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Season Statistics
CLENFL Combine Results
Height
6-6
Weight
243 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.61s
Bench Press
22 reps
Vertical Jump
31"
Broad Jump
117"
3-Cone Drill
6.92s
Shuttle
4.23s
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