Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Dennis Gardeck was born on August 9, 1994 in Lake in the Hills, Illinois. He is a linebacker in the National Football League.

Gardeck attended Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He played college football at the University of Sioux Falls, where he was a nominee for the Harlon Hill Trophy and was a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award. Gardeck signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. He made the Cardinals roster as an undrafted rookie, playing in all 16 games primarily on special teams.

For his play in 2019, he was named a Pro Bowl Alternate as a Special Teamer. 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. In Week 14 against the New York Giants, Gardeck recorded two sacks on Daniel Jones during the 26–7 victory. In Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Gardeck recorded two sacks on Jalen Hurts during the 33–26 win. On December 25, 2020, Gardeck was placed on injured reserve. 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.

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