11 Facts About Omar Gaither

Omar Thabiti Gaither was born on March 18,1984 and is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League.

Omar Gaither was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Omar Gaither played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2002 until 2005.

Omar Gaither was drafted in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Omar Gaither received significant playing time later in the 2006 season due to the struggles and injury of starter Matt McCoy.

Omar Gaither got his first NFL start at weakside linebacker on December 4,2006, on a Monday Night Football win against the Carolina Panthers.

Omar Gaither was named the starter at middle linebacker in 2007 after the release of Jeremiah Trotter, and started all 16 games at middle linebacker and tallied team highs in tackles and quarterback hurries.

Omar Gaither suffered a Lisfranc sprain during a game against the Oakland Raiders and was placed on injured reserve on October 28,2009.

Omar Gaither was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 31,2010.

Omar Gaither was signed by the Carolina Panthers on July 31,2011, played in all four pre-season games and ten regular season games, and was released on March 13,2012.

Omar Gaither re-signed with the Raiders on July 29,2013, but released him during final cuts.