Garrett Robert McIntyre (born November 26, 1984) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was signed as an

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by the

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in 2006. He was also a member of the

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, and

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going undrafted in the

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, McIntyre signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2006. He was cut on June 2, 2006.

Arizona Cardinals

McIntyre was signed by the

on August 15, 2006. He was waived a week later on August 21.

Tennessee Titans

He was claimed off waivers by the

on August 22, 2006. He was cut on September 5, 2006.

San Jose SaberCats

McIntyre signed with the

of the

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on February 4, 2007. He was placed on injured reserved on April 20, 2007. He appeared in games for the team from 2008 to 2009.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

McIntyre played for the

of the

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from 2009 to 2010.

New York Jets

McIntyre was signed by the

to a future contract on January 26, 2011. McIntyre made his NFL debut on special teams for the Jets, in their season opener against the

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at home. In the fourth quarter, he can be seen blocking two Dallas lineman at once, opening a path for running back

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to block a punt, which was returned for a touchdown. This event shifted the momentum in the Jets' favor, and led them to a comeback victory. McIntyre started the first game of his career against the

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on November 17, 2011. McIntyre was released on August 30, 2014.

References

External links

Fresno State Bulldogs bioNew York Jets bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McIntyre, Garrett 1984 births Living people American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers Players of Canadian football from California Fresno State Bulldogs football players San Jose SaberCats players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players New York Jets players Players of American football from El Dorado County, California People from South Lake Tahoe, California