Dennis Gardeck

LB · 9th season

YR 9

Current depth chart

MLB1StarterYR 9

Depth relationships

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Bio

Dennis Gardeck is a 6'0", 232-pound linebacker with eight seasons of NFL experience. Gardeck joined Arizona as an undrafted free agent on 4/30/18 and remained with the Cardinals through 3/14/22, earning team captain honors in 2020. He signed with Jacksonville on 6/4/25 and re-signed with the Jaguars on 3/9/26. In 2025, Gardeck appeared in 17 games with six starts, recording 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, and one forced fumble. His 2023 season with Arizona saw him play all 17 games and lead the team with 6.0 sacks and 41 tackles.

Dennis Gardeck played 6 games in 2025 with a 40% share of defensive snaps.

Player information

Height6'0"Weight232 lbHometownLake In The H, ILAge32CollegeSioux Falls · West Virginia StateDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with CardinalsExperience8 NFL seasons

Contract

$3.3Mper year · AAV