Connor Barwin

On January 17, 2020, Barwin returned to the Eagles as a special assistant to general manager Howie Roseman.

On February 4, 2019, Barwin was released by the Giants.

On October 14, 2019, Barwin announced his retirement from the NFL.

On July 23, 2018, Barwin agreed to terms with the New York Giants. The next day he signed a two-year contract worth up to $5 million.

On March 9, 2017, the Eagles released Barwin, saving them $7.75 million in cap space.

On March 16, 2017, Barwin signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.

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.

In the 2015 season, Barwin played in all 16 games. He recorded 54 tackles, 7.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and eight passes defended.

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." 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). 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.

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.

On March 14, 2013, Barwin signed a six-year, $36 million contract with $8 million guaranteed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Barwin was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round, with the 46th overall pick, of the 2009 NFL Draft. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Connor Alfred Barwin (born October 15, 1986) is an American football executive and former outside linebacker, currently serving as a special assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Cincinnati, and was drafted 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.

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. 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.