NFL Career
Gamble was selected in the first round (28th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
In 2004, Chris became the first rookie defensive player in Carolina Panthers history to start all 16 games, and earned Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie honors after establishing a Panthers rookie record with six interceptions, placing him in third in the NFL in interceptions.
In 2005, Gamble led the Panthers once again with 7 interceptions, ranking him fourth in the NFL.
In 2006, Gamble once again led the team in interceptions. He tied teammates Ken Lucas and Richard Marshall with three interceptions each.
In 2007, he finished the year with 50 tackles with only 1 interception.
In 2008, he finished the year with 3 interceptions and he also tied for third in the NFL in passes defended with 19.
Through Gamble's career milestones, the Panthers rewarded him on November 28, 2008 to a six-year $53 million contract with $23 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest paid defensive backs in the league.
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