AJ Barner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

PHOTOS: Joel McHale, Mike Macdonald And Seahawks Players Participate In 'SiriusXM Front Row' Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joined actor and Seahawks fan Joel McHale for the 'SiriusXM Front Row' event at the Virginia Mason Athlet...

APRIL 30 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Scores lone offensive touchdown Barner caught all four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Impact All four of Barner's catches went for first downs, and he finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Cooper Kupp (61). Barner's first postseason touchdown -- a 16-yard reception where he was wide open -- essentially put the game away for the Seahawks in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks trusted the second-year tight end with blocking and pass-catching duties all season, and he finished with 58 receptions for 586 yards and seven touchdowns across 20 games, including the postseason. He should be the leader for the No. 1 tight-end role in 2026 despite the addition of Elijah Arroyo -- a second-round pick in 2025.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Sam Darnold Locates AJ Barner On 16-Yard TD Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold executes a play-action pass to hit tight end AJ Barner for a 16-yard touchdown against New England...

FEBRUARY 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he's fine after concussion evaluation

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for...

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

AJ Barner Spins Off Tackle Attempt For 12-Yard First Down Pickup Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold hits tight end AJ Barner who spins out of a tackle attempt by New England Patriots linebacker Rober...

FEBRUARY 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Sam Darnold Lasers A 15-Yard Pass To AJ Barner Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold fires a 15-yard pass to tight end AJ Barner against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX o...

FEBRUARY 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM

The Latest: Seahawks win second Super Bowl title

The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise’s second Super Bowl title

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Why will the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? The NFL's top wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba

If the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl, it will likely be in large part because of the play of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

AJ Barner: "The Foundation That We've Laid Is Going To Be Here For A Long Time" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner shares insights on preparing for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. He emphasizes the team's phys...

FEBRUARY 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Quite in win Barner caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Impact Barner didn't record a catch in the NFC divisional-round win over the 49ers, and he had a limited role in this contest despite playing 64 of 67 offensive snaps. The second-year tight end reeled in six touchdown passes over 17 regular-season games, so he'll have some upside due to his role in the Super Bowl versus the Patriots.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kenneth Walker III will need to carry the load for the Seahawks with Zach Charbonnet out

The Seattle Seahawks will need to rely on Kenneth Walker III as much as they have all season when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

No catches in blowout win Barner wasn't targeted in Saturday's 41-6 win over the 49ers in the divisional round.

Impact QB Sam Darnold attempted just 17 passes because the Seahawks' defense and special teams were so effective to start the game, and Barner was unable to draw his attention. However, he did rush once for two yards to pick up a first down. The second-year tight end out of Michigan is reliant on touchdowns for his fantasy value. He found the end zone six times during the regular season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em For Fantasy Football Divisional Round Caleb Williams, RJ Harvey, Davante Adams and AJ Barner take center stage.

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

AJ Barner: "We're Going To Start Playing Our Best Football" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner shares insights on the team's recent developments and playoff preparations. He expresses excitement about Charl...

JANUARY 8 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Snares two passes in win Barner caught two of three targets in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers.

Impact Barner finished the regular season second on the Seahawks in receptions (52), third in receiving yards (519) and second in receiving touchdowns (six). He also added one rushing score. Barner is an intriguing player with weekly touchdown upside, and he'll get a week of rest before the Seahawks begin their playoff run in the NFC divisional round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner injury update: Latest news on Seahawks TE's status in Week 18 game | Sporting News Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is AJ Barner playing tonight? Why Seahawks TE is off to quiet start in Week 18 | Sporting News Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is off to a slow start in the Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Here's a closer look at wha...

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Barner has stunningly redefined the Seahawks tight end position Seattle Seahawks' GM John Schneider thought he had a steal when he got tight end AJ Barner in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He was...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Seahawks' running game rounding into form as they pursue No. 1 seed

For everything that’s gone right for the Seattle Seahawks during a season in which they’ve become one of the NFL’s top teams, their rushing attack has been an Achilles’ heel much o...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

AJ Barner Stepped Up In Seahawks' 27-10 Win Over Panthers Seahawks second-year tight end AJ Barner continued to show on Sunday how he can be a, “spark plug,” for Seattle’s offense.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner: "We're Ready For A Battle Next Week" AJ Barner, Tight End for the Seahawks, reflects on the team's recent victory. He discusses his touchdown reception (0:04), emphasizing the i...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Hits paydirt in Carolina Barner caught all three of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact The second-year tight end snagged his sixth TD of the season on a 17-yard connection with Sam Darnold. Barner has caught multiple passes in seven straight games, putting together a 29-269-2 line on 39 targets over that stretch. and with the Seahawks likely needing one more win to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, he should see a significant workload again in Week 18 versus the 49ers.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks beat Panthers 27-10 for 6th straight win, still need to beat 49ers for No. 1 seed

The Seattle Seahawks are closing in on the NFC West title after a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Darnold Pinpoints AJ Barner For 17-Yard TD Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold zips pass to tight end AJ Barner for a 17-yard catch and run touchdown during Sunday's Week 17 matc...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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