| Rod
Gardner
Scout.com Headlines: |
Gardner's back against the wall 
Like Ferguson, receiver in a make-or-break situation
-by PackerReport.com
Jul 30, 2006 |
WR Rod Gardner: Agrees to contract
-by PackerReport.com
Mar 16, 2006 |
WR Rod Gardner: Has good chance to be No. 3 receiver
-by PackerReport.com
Jan 20, 2006 |
WR Rod Gardner: Wide receiver claimed by Packers
-by PackerReport.com
Dec 20, 2005 |
WR Rod Gardner: Waived by Carolina
-by CUTigers.com
Dec 18, 2005 |
Gardner: "This week, hopefully I'll be out there."
Don't be surprised if the Panthers activate wide receiver Rod Gardner.
-by PantherInsider.com
Sep 15, 2005 |
Who is the Number 2 WR?
Tale of the tape
-by PantherInsider.com
Aug 1, 2005 |
Gardner: Good Riddance
Redskins won't miss underachieving receiver
-by WarpathInsiders.com
Jul 29, 2005 |
Gardner, White: Redskins Roundup
Washington signs H-back, trades WR, gets fined
-by WarpathInsiders.com
Jul 28, 2005 |
WR Rod Gardner: Traded to Carolina for sixth-rounder
-by WarpathInsiders.com
Jul 28, 2005 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 213
| Date of Birth: |
10/26/1977 |
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| Biography: |
Pro Highlights:
. Started all 16 games as a rookie.
. Caught his first career pass in the season opener at San Diego.
. Caught first career TD pass vs. Kansas City.
. Had NFL’s best single-game performance in 2001 when he made six receptions for 208 yards, including a career- and Redskin-season long 85-yard touchdown reception.
. Led the team in average yards per reception (minimum 20 receptions) with 16.1 in 2001.
. Led the team in receiving yardage (741) in 2001.
Contract And Cap Info:
Contract Year: 2001
Contract Term : 5 years
Free Agency Year: 2006 (UFA)
Base Salary: $2.680M
Signing Bonus: $5.100M
Other Bonus: $3.000M
Performance Incentives:
Total Contract Value: $10.780M
Contract Notes : Gardner's original bonus was a split bonus - $3.3m in 2001 and $1.8m in 2002
| Year: |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
| Cap Hit: |
$1.410M |
$1.499M |
$1.616M |
$1.797M |
| Base: |
$0.300M |
$0.389M |
$0.506M |
$0.697M |
| SB Alloc: |
$1.110M |
$1.110M |
$1.110M |
$1.110M |
College: Gardner ended his collegiate career as one of the most prolific receivers in Clemson history, with 166 receptions for 2,498 yards and 13 touchdowns. In his senior season, he tallied 58 catches for 1,050 yards (18.1 avg.) and seven TDs, all team highs. He was named first-team All-America by The Sports Xchange, Gannett News Service and College & Pro Football Newsweekly. He was also first-team All-ACC and a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, which goes annually to the nation's top receiver.
High School: Gardner starred at Raines High in Jacksonville, Fla. He played QB and amassed 1,200 passing yards with 10 TDs and 700 rushing yards with seven TDs as a senior. He posted 2,500 all-purpose yards with 40 TDs in his last two seasons. He was All-Southeast and All-Florida and made the Jacksonville Super-24 Team. He was also All-Area, All-Conference, All-Region and All-State.
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