Connor Barwin
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Connor Barwin
| image = Connor Barwin.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Barwin with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013
| current_team = Philadelphia Eagles
| number =
| position = Head of football development and strategy
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|15|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Hazel Park, Michigan, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 255
| high_school = Jesuit {{avoid wrap|(Detroit, Michigan)}}
| college = Cincinnati
| draftyear = 2009
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 46
| pastteams = * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2018}})
| pastexecutive = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})
Special assistant to the general manager
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2022}}−{{NFL Year|2023}})
Director of player development - Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
Head of football development and strategy
| status =
| highlights = ;As a player
;As an executive
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 366
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 56.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 6
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 43
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 1
| pfr = BarwCo99
}}
Connor Alfred Barwin (born October 15, 1986) is an American professional football executive and former player who is the head of football development and strategy for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL as a linebacker. Barwin played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Giants.
Early life
Barwin is the youngest of four sons of Thomas Barwin and Margaret Bailey and was born in Hazel Park, Michigan. His favorite team growing up were the Detroit Lions, with his favorite player being running back Barry Sanders.{{cite web |url=http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/148591/barwin-connor.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=January 13, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114032910/http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/148591/barwin-connor.pdf |archive-date=January 14, 2014 }}
Barwin was born deaf, which was not confirmed until he was two years old. While his right ear was curable with surgery and tubes, treatment of his left ear was complicated by a benign tumor near the ossicles. As an adult, he has complete hearing in his right ear but only "10–15 percent" hearing in his left ear.{{Cite news|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Connor-Barwin-Brings-The-Sound-Of-Fury/4b7dd788-ffaf-40be-b30b-5ae7311c19d9|title=Connor Barwin Brings The Sound Of Fury|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317233529/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Connor-Barwin-Brings-The-Sound-Of-Fury/4b7dd788-ffaf-40be-b30b-5ae7311c19d9|archive-date=March 17, 2017|url-status=dead}}
Barwin attended the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. As a senior, he was an All-state selection and earned All-League, All-Catholic, and All-District honors. He was also an All-League selection in basketball as a junior and All-Catholic as a senior.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/connor-barwin?id=71197|title=National Football League: NFL Draft 2009 – Connor Barwin|website=NFL.com|access-date=January 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224225037/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/connor-barwin?id=71197|archive-date=December 24, 2011|url-status=dead}}
College career
Barwin attended and played college football at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a history major. As a freshman in 2005, Barwin played in all 11 games as a backup tight end, finishing with eight receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown. The starting tight end during Barwin's freshman and sophomore seasons was Brent Celek.{{cite web|last=McManus|first=Tim|title=Connor Barwin Addresses Drop In Production|url=http://www.phillymag.com/eagles/2013/03/15/connor-barwin-addresses-drop-in-production/|work=PhillyMag.com|date=March 16, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2013}}
In early January, after injuries had decimated the Cincinnati basketball team, he joined the team, playing in 18 games as a backup forward and averaging 9.9 minutes per game. That season, he tallied highs of nine rebounds against South Carolina and six points against Pittsburgh.{{cite web|url=http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/barwin_connor00.html|title=Connor Barwin – 2006–07 Men's Basketball Roster – University of Cincinnati Official Athletic Site|website=www.gobearcats.com}}
As a sophomore in 2006, Barwin played in all 13 Bearcats football games as a regular on special teams and as a backup tight end. He totaled 13 receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He also played in 22 games for the basketball team, with highs of five rebounds vs. DePaul and four points each against Providence and Villanova. As a junior in 2007, Barwin played special teams, as well as a backup tight end, playing in 12 games. He caught 31 passes for 399 yards and two touchdowns.
In 2008, Barwin was moved to defensive end after head coach, Brian Kelly, felt he had more potential at that position in the NFL. He finished the season with 53 tackles, and a Big East and team-leading 12 sacks. He also had 20 quarterback pressures, eight pass deflections, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks. His play helped him earn First-team All-Big East honors and honorable mention All-America, as well as the Claude Rost Award, given to the team's Most Valuable Player.
Barwin finished his college career with 16 starts in 51 games (14 at defensive end, one at tight end, one at H-Back) recording 66 tackles, 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries, eight deflected passes, five blocked kicks, and 53 receptions for 692 yards and six touchdowns.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3 5/8
| weight = 256
| dash = 4.47
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.58
| shuttle = 4.18
| cone drill = 6.87
| vertical = 40.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 8
| bench = 23
| wonderlic = 23
| arm span = 33 3/4
| hand span = 10
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Cincinnati Bearcats Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/connor-barwin/32004241-5281-1942-db42-58b1bdcf19d2 |title=Connor Barwin Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 28, 2023}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=75418&DraftYear=2009 |title=2009 Draft Scout Connor Barwin, Cincinnati NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
Barwin ran a 4.47-second 40-time at his Pro Day, according to the University of Cincinnati's timer.Thompson, Ed. (March 20, 2009). [http://profootball.scout.com/2/849052.html Barwin Rocks His Pro Day, More Visits On Tap] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326031058/http://profootball.scout.com/2/849052.html |date=March 26, 2009 }} Scout.com. Retrieved April 28, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=75418&draftyear=2009&genpos=DE|title=Connor Barwin – Cincinnati, OLB : 2009 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile|website=www.nfldraftscout.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Extras/2009/wwhi042109.htm |title=The Way We Hear It — draft edition |first=Nolan |last=Nawrocki |work=Pro Football Weekly website |date=April 21, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2009 }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}[http://blackandgold.com/forums/nfl/24903-pro-day-standouts-3.html Pro Day Standouts] Black and Gold.com. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
=Houston Texans=
File:Connor Barwin - Houston Texans.jpg
Barwin was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round, with the 46th overall pick, of the 2009 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} On October 18, 2009 Barwin recorded his first NFL sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer. For the season, he played in all 16 Texans games and totaled 16 tackles, 4.5 sacks and four passes defensed.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BarwCo99.htm|title=Connor Barwin Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
Barwin's 2010 season was cut extremely short when he left the Texans' 2010 opener against the Indianapolis Colts with an ankle injury and was announced out for the season the next day.{{cite web|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-3/Barwin-out-for-season-search-for-replacement-begins/80b2bbcf-0ea1-4096-8c2b-b2a4c506abe9|title=Barwin out for season; search for replacement begins|access-date=September 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729012119/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-3/Barwin-out-for-season-search-for-replacement-begins/80b2bbcf-0ea1-4096-8c2b-b2a4c506abe9|archive-date=July 29, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
Barwin returned from injury and moved from defensive end to outside linebacker in 2011, starting all 16 of the Texans' games as the Texans advanced to the second round of the AFC Playoffs. On November 27, 2011 Barwin established a career-best 10 tackles and a new franchise record for sacks in a game with four in the Texans' 20–13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field; Mario Williams had previously held the Texans' single-game sack mark with 3.5.[http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2011/11/barwin-breaks-franchise-record-with-four-sack-game/ Martin, Jeffrey. "Barwin breaks franchise record with four-sack game," Ultimate Texans (Houston Chronicle Texans football blog), Sunday, November 27, 2011.] He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Barwin finished the regular season with 49 tackles, 11.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and a forced fumble.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12449/connor-barwin|title=Connor Barwin|website=ESPN.com}}
Barwin played in all 16 games for the Texans in 2012, starting in 15, as the Texans again advanced to the second round of the AFC Playoffs. For the regular season, he totaled 45 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five passes defensed, and one safety, the first of his career on October 21 when he tackled Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in the end zone.
=Philadelphia Eagles=
==2013 season==
On March 14, 2013, Barwin signed a six-year, $36 million contract with $8 million guaranteed with the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/connor-barwin-philadelphia-eagles-agree-to-contract-0ap1000000150864|title=Connor Barwin, Philadelphia Eagles agree to contract|website=NFL.com }}
Barwin became the fourth Cincinnati Bearcat on the Eagles' roster, joining former roommate Jason Kelce and former teammate Brent Celek as well as Trent Cole. Barwin started all 16 games for the NFC East champion Eagles. On November 3, he intercepted his first NFL pass against the Oakland Raiders' Terrelle Pryor. On November 17, he totaled a career single-game high of 12 tackles against the Washington Redskins.
His season totals included career highs of 82 tackles, 12 passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble. He also tallied five sacks. He had five tackles in the Eagles' playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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==2014 season==
A March 31, 2014 column on NJ.com previewing the NFL draft called Barwin the Eagles' "MVP of the defense, and a leader in the locker room."{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/03/eagles_depth_chart_a_look_at_the_eagles_linebackers_after_free_agency_signings.html|title=Eagles depth chart: A look at the team's linebackers after free-agent signings|date=March 31, 2014}} Barwin started off the season strong, registering six sacks by week 6, with three sacks and one forced fumble in the October 12 shutout of the New York Giants (27–0).{{cite news| url=https://nypost.com/2014/10/13/eagles-take-some-parting-shots-on-eli-manning-and-the-giants/ | work=New York Post | first=Bart | last=Hubbuch | title=Eagles take some parting shots at Eli Manning and the Giants | date=October 13, 2014}} In a week 9 Monday Night Football matchup with the Carolina Panthers, Barwin sacked quarterback Cam Newton 3.5 times, totaling 10.5 on the season.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2263249-eagles-connor-barwin-abuses-panthers-offensive-line-on-mnf|title=Eagles' Connor Barwin Abuses Panthers Offensive Line on 'MNF'|first=Tyler|last=Brooke|website=Bleacher Report }}
Barwin was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Barwin recorded 6.5 sacks, 24 tackles, two batted passes, and a forced fumble during the month. At the time of the award, Barwin had a season high total of 12.5 sacks.{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2014/12/4/7332413/connor-barwin-named-nfc-defensive-player-month-november-2014|title=Connor Barwin named NFC Defensive Player of the Month|date=December 4, 2014}} After only 2 sacks in December, Barwin still led the NFC in sacks with 14.5, but he had dropped to 4th overall in the NFL.
Barwin earned Associated Press second-team All-Pro honors and was named to his first Pro Bowl.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Cox-Among-Four-All-Pro-Eagles/6ee91af3-85eb-42bc-8e0a-7fa21266e44a|title=Cox Among Four All-Pro Eagles|access-date=February 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115904/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Cox-Among-Four-All-Pro-Eagles/6ee91af3-85eb-42bc-8e0a-7fa21266e44a|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}
==2015 season==
In the 2015 season, Barwin played in all 16 games. He recorded 54 tackles, 7.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and eight passes defended.
==2016 season==
2016 was Barwin's last season with the Eagles. He played in all 16 games and recorded 34 tackles, 5.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.
On March 9, 2017, the Eagles released Barwin, saving them $7.75 million in cap space.{{cite web|title=Eagles Release DE Connor Barwin|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-DE-Connor-Barwin/9596c097-c5a2-4996-832f-e148a90c0ac2|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311101854/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-DE-Connor-Barwin/9596c097-c5a2-4996-832f-e148a90c0ac2|archive-date=March 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}
= Los Angeles Rams =
On March 16, 2017, Barwin signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web|title=Rams sign pass rusher Connor Barwin to 1-year deal|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rams-sign-pass-rusher-connor-barwin-to-1-year-deal-0ap3000000793579|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=March 16, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Rams Agree to Terms with Connor Barwin|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Agree-to-Terms-with-Connor-Barwin/c52dca3c-8489-4ee0-beb4-c0cfc89eb95d|author=Simmons, Myles|website=TheRams.com|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811052320/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Agree-to-Terms-with-Connor-Barwin/c52dca3c-8489-4ee0-beb4-c0cfc89eb95d|archive-date=August 11, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
= New York Giants =
File:Connor Barwin NY giants.jpg.]]
On July 23, 2018, Barwin agreed to terms with the New York Giants.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24176261/new-york-giants-agree-deal-linebacker-connor-barwin|title=Giants agree to deal with linebacker Barwin|author=Raanan, Jordan|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 24, 2018}} The next day he signed a two-year contract worth up to $5 million.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/connor-barwin-agrees-to-2-year-deal-with-giants-0ap3000000941565|title=Connor Barwin agrees to 2-year deal with Giants|author=Shook, Nick|work=NFL.com|access-date=July 25, 2018}}{{cite web|title=LB Connor Barwin adds leadership and experience to LB corps|url=https://www.giants.com/news/lb-connor-barwin-adds-leadership-and-experience-to-lb-corps|website=Giants.com|date=July 25, 2018}}
On February 4, 2019, Barwin was released by the Giants.{{cite web|title=Giants release LB Connor Barwin|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-release-lb-connor-barwin|author=Salomone, Dan|website=Giants.com|date=February 4, 2019}}
=Retirement=
On October 14, 2019, Barwin announced his retirement from playing.{{cite web|title=Connor Barwin announces his retirement|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/15/connor-barwin-announces-his-retirement/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 15, 2019}}
Executive career
=Philadelphia Eagles=
On January 17, 2020, Barwin returned to the Eagles as a special assistant to general manager Howie Roseman.{{cite news|last=Bowen|first=Les|url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-connor-barwin-special-assistant-gm-howie-roseman-football-ops-20200117.html|title=Connor Barwin returns to Eagles as assistant to GM Howie Roseman|newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=January 17, 2020}} On June 3, 2022, the Eagles moved Barwin to the role of player development director.{{Cite web|title=After major departures, Eagles announce front office restructure|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/eagles-promote-connor-barwin-part-massive-front-office-restructure?amp|access-date=2023-02-08|website=nbcsports.com|language=en}} On June 9, 2024, Barwin was again promoted, shifting to the role of head of football development and strategy.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Ely |date=2024-06-10 |title=Eagles Announce Numerous Updates To Front Office |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/06/eagles-announce-numerous-updates-to-front-office |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Pro Football Rumors}} He was part of the staff when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX.{{cite web | last=Maaddi | first=Rob | title=Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout | website=AP News | date=2025-02-10 | url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8 | access-date=2025-02-17}}
Career statistics
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| Year | Team | GP | GS | COMB | TOTAL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | FR YDS | INT | IR YDS | AVG IR | LNG | TD | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 || HOU
| 16 || 0 || 18 || 12 || 6 || 3.5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010 || HOU
| 1 || 0 || colspan="13" | Did not record any statistics due to injury | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011 || HOU
| 16 || 16 || 47 || 34 || 14 || 11.5 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 || HOU
| 16 || 16 || 44 || 37 || 9 || 3.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013 || PHI
| 16 || 15 || 59 || 45 || 14 || 5.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || −2 || −2 || −2 || 0 || 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014 || PHI
| 16 || 16 || 64 || 47 || 17 || 14.5 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015 || PHI
| 16 || 16 || 54 || 44 || 10 || 7.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016 || PHI
| 16 || 16 || 34 || 20 || 14 || 5.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017 || LAR
| 14 || 13 || 34 || 26 || 8 || 5.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018 || NYG
| 15 || 3 || 12 || 6 || 6 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|Career || 142 || 112 || 366 || 270 || 96 || 56.5 || 6 || 4 || 0 || 1 || −2 || −2 || −2 || 0 || 44 |
Post-playing career
In 2022, Barwin served as executive producer of the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas, recorded by his former Eagles teammates.
References
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External links
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- [http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/barwin_connor00.html Cincinnati Bearcats football bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104224817/http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/barwin_connor00.html |date=January 4, 2009 }}
- [http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/barwin_connor00.html Cincinnati Bearcats basketball bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211094127/http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/barwin_connor00.html |date=December 11, 2008 }}
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