AJ Barner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Muted production in TNF loss Barner caught three of four passes for 16 yards during the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Impact Barner wasn't targeted by Sam Darnold until late in the third quarter, and he finished a distant fourth behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp in both catches and receiving yards. Barner has played 90 percent or more of the Seahawks' offensive snaps in five of six games this season, but he's also caught more than three passes just once (Week 3 against the Commanders). He also doesn't have a touchdown to his name this season after finding the end zone six times during the 2025 regular season. The Seahawks will look to break their two-game losing streak in Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25 against the Chiefs, whose defense gives up the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.

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Makes three catches in loss Barner caught three of five targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 32-29 loss versus the 49ers.

Impact Barner easily paced Seattle's tight ends in terms of offensive snaps (58) in Week 5, and his five targets represented his second best mark of the season so far. The majority of his targets continue to come underneath, however, and he's still looking for his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. The Seahawks will travel to take on Denver in Week 6.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in victory Barner caught one of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Chargers.

Impact Barner wasn't particularly busy in Week 4, garnering three or fewer targets for the third time this season. The tight end remains an unappealing fantasy option as the Seahawks' passing attack funnels through Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the rest of Seattle's pass-catchers are just reaching for crumbs.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nine targets in loss Barner caught 5-of-9 targets for 69 yards in the Seahawks' 33-31 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Barner saw an intense target share in Sunday's contest, picking up the slack for the Seahawks' offense. The Commanders' defense relentlessly prioritized Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the game developed, leaving Barner to see plenty of attention in a losing effort.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

LISTEN: A.J. Barner With 32 Yard Pick Up From Sam Darnold Pass Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner takes a tight end screen from quarterback Sam Darnold and makes his way through several Washington Comm...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner Bounces Off Defenders For 32-Yard Gain Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner takes a tight end screen from quarterback Sam Darnold and makes his way through several Washington Comm...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Rushing touchdown in win Barner caught his only target for eight yards while also adding a one-yard rushing touchdown during Sunday's 31-7 win over Arizona.

Impact Barner was on the field for 56 of the team's 70 total offensive snaps, but he left his mark on the game in the third quarter, punching the ball in from one yard out on a direct snap. The tight end has yet to find his stride as pass-catcher this season, reeling in all three of his targets for 21 yards over the team's first two games.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Barn Yard! AJ Barner Charges Into The End Zone For A TD Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner runs in a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC West matchup against the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: AJ Barner Charges Into The Endzone For A 1 Yd Touchdown Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner runs in a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC West matchup against the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Two catches in Week 1 win Barner caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Wednesday's 13-10 win over the Patriots.

Impact Barner was on the field for 44 of Seattle's 50 snaps on offense, so he remains firmly entrenched atop the tight end depth chart. He also had a short rushing gain from under center erased by an offensive offside penalty. Barner tied for second on the team in catches, as the Seahawks didn't get much production in the passing game from anyone other than Jaxson Smith-Njigba (eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown) in a game that saw starting QB Sam Darnold (hip) exit in the first quarter. Darnold is expected to sit out Week 2 against the Cardinals, in which case Drew Lock would draw the start under center.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Is AJ Barner playing today? Full injury update for Seahawks TE in Week 1 The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 season against the New England Patriots, but many fantasy football fans might be asking whether AJ Bar...

SEPTEMBER 9 • 12THMANRISING.COM

AJ Barner: "I'm Excited To Play My Brand Of Football" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' season opener, addressing the offense's limited preseason snaps toget...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Status quo in Seattle's TE room Barner sits atop a Seahawks tight end depth chart that's unchanged from last season heading into the 2026 regular season, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last season with a tight end room consisting of Barner, Eric Saubert, Elijah Arroyo and Nick Kallerup, so it's understandable that the team decided not to rock the boat at the position. Arroyo is Barner's primary competition for pass-catching opportunities, as the 2025 second-round pick enjoyed a productive 2026 preseason after a lackluster rookie regular season in which Arroyo posted just 179 receiving yards. Barner led the position group with 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdown receptions on 68 targets during the 2025 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 22 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Not used in preseason opener Barner was rested for Seattle's 17-7 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday.

Impact Most of Seattle's starters sat out Saturday's preseason opener, with Barner among them. Backup TEs Elijah Arroyo, Nick Vannet and Nick Kallerup each had one catch Saturday, and Eric Saubert is also competing for a roster spot at the position. Barner seems entrenched atop the depth chart on the heels of a sophomore regular season in which he caught 52 of 68 targets for 519 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions, though Arroyo was a second-round pick in 2025 and is hoping to earn a larger role in his second season, much like Barner did a year ago.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner: "It's Going To Be A Big Year For Elijah Arroyo & The Rest Of The TEs" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner discussed his teammates, personal health recovery, and the state of the Seahawks' offense heading into the pres...

AUGUST 13 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

On field at camp Barner (undisclosed) is participating in the start of Seattle's training camp, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 reports.

Impact Barner's availability to open camp is a positive early sign after he missed offseason workouts due to a pair of undisclosed surgeries. The 2024 fourth-rounder is looking to defend his role as the Seahawks' clear top tight end in a room that also includes second-year option Elijah Arroyo. Barner started all 17 regular-season games in 2025, totaling 52 catches (on 68 targets) for 519 yards and six touchdowns.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

PHOTOS: Seahawks Attend Mariners Game As Sam Darnold Tosses Ceremonial First Pitch Seahawks players Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe and AJ Barner as well as Mike Macdonald and John Schneider attended the Mariners game...

JULY 22 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Top 2026 Training Camp Storylines: Is AJ Barner On His Way To Becoming 'One Of The Best Tight Ends In The League'? After a strong 2025 season, AJ Barner is expecting even bigger things this year as part of a position group that should be a strength for th...

JULY 14 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Why Seahawks' AJ Barner Can Be the Next George Kittle AJ Barner is rising up the tight end ranks in the NFL, and he might be able to mimic the play of George Kittle, who is one of the best in th...

JULY 9 • SI.COM

AJ Barner Breaks Down A Pivotal Stretch Of The 2025 Regular Season | Making A Champion Ep. 6 Seahawks reporter Jen Mueller and Seahawks Legend Bryan Walters were joined by tight end AJ Barner for another episode of Making A Champion....

JULY 7 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks' AJ Barner has to be chuckling about a recent Jaguars decision AJ Barner has become an integral part of the Seattle Seahawks offense, but what the Jacksonville Jaguars just did is going to make him happy...

JUNE 24 • 12THMANRISING.COM

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