Dennis Gardeck Explained

Dennis Gardeck
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:45
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:9 August 1994
Birth Place:Lake in the Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:232
High School:Crystal Lake (IL)
College:West Virginia State
Sioux Falls
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:134
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:G/GardDe01

Dennis Gardeck (born August 9, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia State and Sioux Falls,[1] where he was a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy and was a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award. He was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2018.[2] Gardeck attended Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Professional career

Gardeck signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[3] He made the Cardinals roster as an undrafted rookie, playing in all 16 games primarily on special teams.

In Week 14 of the 2019 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gardeck recovered a fumble forced by teammate Darrell Daniels on punter Jordan Berry during a fake punt attempt in the 23–17 loss.[4]

In Week 5 against the New York Jets in 2020, Gardeck recorded his first two career sacks on Joe Flacco during the 30–10 win.[5] In Week 14 against the New York Giants, Gardeck recorded two sacks on Daniel Jones during the 26–7 victory.[6] In Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Gardeck recorded two sacks on Jalen Hurts during the 33–26 win.[7] On December 25, 2020, Gardeck was placed on injured reserve.[8] He finished the season second on the team with seven sacks.

The Cardinals placed a restricted free agent tender on Gardeck on March 15, 2021.[9] He signed the one-year contract on April 15.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2021. He was activated on October 2, 2021.

On March 14, 2022, Gardeck signed a three-year contract extension with the Cardinals.[11]

Personal life

Gardeck's brother, Ian, is a former professional baseball player.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: CL South grad Gardeck to sign with Arizona Cardinals. August 21, 2018. NWHerald.com. April 28, 2018. August 21, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180821191900/http://www.nwherald.com/2018/04/29/cl-south-grad-gardeck-to-sign-with-arizona-cardinals/agfhm9i/. dead.
  2. News: NFL: USF LB Dennis Gardeck signs with NFL's Arizona Cardinals. KSFY.com. August 17, 2018. April 28, 2018.
  3. Web site: Cardinals Bring In 24 Undrafted Rookies. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 30, 2018. August 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502152124/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Bring-In-24-Undrafted-Rookies-/f8689646-e129-4c37-8032-96da901235e1. May 2, 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Steelers hang on for 23-17 victory over Cardinals . December 8, 2019 . . December 8, 2019.
  5. Web site: Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets - October 11th, 2020 . October 11, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants - December 13th, 2020 . December 18, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals - December 20th, 2020 . December 20, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Cardinals Sign Mike Nugent, Seth DeValve To Active Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. December 25, 2020.
  9. News: Urban, Darren . Cardinals Extend Tender Offers To Dennis Gardeck, Ezekiel Turner . AZCardinals.com . March 15, 2021 . March 15, 2021.
  10. News: Urban, Darren . Dennis Gardeck Signs Tender Offer To Return In 2021 . AZCardinals.com . April 15, 2021 . April 15, 2021.
  11. Web site: Cardinals Keep An Edge Rusher With Deal For Dennis Gardeck. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. March 14, 2022.
  12. Web site: Slusser . Susan . February 17, 2020 . A's Ian Gardeck spurred brother Dennis' NFL career, hopes to revive his own . May 17, 2023 . San Francisco Chronicle.