Signed by the Falcons as a free agent on April 7, 2005. Originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 26, 1996. Waived by Detroit on August 14. Signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on October 22. Signed by the Atlanta Falcons on January 30, 1997. Waived by the Falcons on April 29. Signed by the St. Louis Rams on August 4, 1997. Waived by the Rams on August 18. Signed to the Rams practice squad on August 27. Waived by the Rams on October 6. Signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad on November 26. Waived by the Dolphins on August 25, 1998. Signed by Miami on November 4. Waived by the Dolphins on September 4, 1999. Signed by the Green Bay Packers on September 8. Waived by Green Bay on November 9. Signed by the Oakland Raiders on December 29. Signed by Green Bay on July 22, 2000. Waived by the Packers on September 26. Signed by Green Bay on October 23. Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an unrestricted free agent on April 1, 2002. Signed by the New York Giants as an unrestricted free agent on March 14, 2004. Released by the Giants on March 23, 2005.
Given name Barry Wade Stokes. Nicknamed 'Stokies'. Born in Flint, Michigan. Single. Garnered first-team all-state honors at tight end and defensive end as a senior at Davison (Mich.) High School, where he also served as the team's kicker. Won two letters in football, three in basketball and one in track. Was the Flint (Mich.) "Golden Gloves" boxing championship in 1991. Hobbies include fishing, boating, outdoor activities and spending time with his 10-year-old brother, Gilbert. Resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
