Nicholas Alexander Barnett (born May 27, 1981) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.
Barnett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. On April 10, 2007, Barnett signed a six year contract extension worth $34.85 million. Barnett missed much of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Barnett suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a Week 4 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions. He was put on injured reserve on October 7, 2010. It's the second time in the last three seasons Barnett ended his season on injured reserve. Barnett is second in all-time tackles for the Green Bay Packers.
On July 26, 2011, Barnett was informed by Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, that the Packers will try to trade him, but if not, they will release him. He was released on July 28, after Green Bay was unable to find a trade. Barnett signed a three year, 12 million dollar deal with the Buffalo Bills on July 31, 2011. Source: wikipedia.org
Barnett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. On April 10, 2007, Barnett signed a six year contract extension worth $34.85 million. Barnett missed much of the 2008 season after suffering a torn knee ligament during November 9's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Barnett suffered a season-ending wrist injury in a Week 4 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions. He was put on injured reserve on October 7, 2010. It's the second time in the last three seasons Barnett ended his season on injured reserve. Barnett is second in all-time tackles for the Green Bay Packers.
On July 26, 2011, Barnett was informed by Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, that the Packers will try to trade him, but if not, they will release him. He was released on July 28, after Green Bay was unable to find a trade. Barnett signed a three year, 12 million dollar deal with the Buffalo Bills on July 31, 2011. Source: wikipedia.org
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