Krys Barnes - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Active for Saturday Barnes (back) is active for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact With Claudin Cherelus (calf) inactive for Saturday's divisional tilt, Barnes and Bam Martin-Scott will likely be the ones to fill his role at inside linebacker next to Christian Rozeboom. Martin-Scott will likely get the initial reps, but Barnes may see his first defensive snaps since Week 13 as Saturday's game develops.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Three takeaways from Thursday, including another linebacker shuffle, and injury updates Krys Barnes and Bam-Martin Scott are next up at the position with Claudin Cherelus out. Plus more from Dave Canales on Thursday as they prep...

JANUARY 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Questionable for Week 18 Barnes (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact Despite Barnes' questionable designation, he practiced in full throughout the week, suggesting he's trending toward playing in Saturday's regular-season finale. The UCLA product has tallied 17 total tackles across six appearances for the Panthers this season. If active for the Week 18 contest, expect Barnes to contribute primarily on special teams while playing a depth role in Carolina's linebacker corps.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Earns spot on active roster The Panthers are signing Barnes from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Barnes was elevated for Monday's loss to the 49ers with Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) and Trevin Wallace (shoulder) both inactive, and he proved productive in the spot start, playing 99 percent of defensive snaps and recording 10 tackles (three solo). If Rozeboom and Wallace both remain sidelined Sunday versus the Chargers, Barnes will represent a pivot option for fantasy managers in IDP formats.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 tackles in spot start Barnes recorded 10 tackles (three solo) in the Panthers' 20-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.

Impact Barnes was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's contest and started at linebacker, playing 99 percent of the defensive snaps, seeing his first defensive action of the season. Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) and Trevin Wallace (shoulder) were both inactive, and Claudin Cherelus exited Monday's game with a concussion, paving the way for Barnes to see extensive work.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Another new offensive line in Week 12, and also linebackers The Panthers will start Claudin Cherelus and Krys Barnes at linebacker, with Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace ruled out. And with Cade...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers promote two from practice squad for 49ers game The team activated linebacker Krys Barnes and running back DeeJay Dallas from the practice squad Monday, giving them depth for the game toni...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Questions at linebacker have Panthers thankful for Barnes experience The veteran linebacker Krys Barnes has been quietly adding knowledge and depth during the year. Now, with questions at linebacker due to inj...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Krys Barnes had three weeks to prove he belongs with Panthers The veteran linebacker arrived midway through training camp, jumping straight into the defense, and trying to prove his experience and abili...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

He started an NFC title game as a rookie. With Panthers, he's here to 'belong' The career of linebacker Krys Barnes is already a doozy. But he was ready when called for camp. “And I’ll be ready whenever my name is calle...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Signs with Carolina Barnes and the Panthers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Barnes will head to Carolina after starting all 17 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2024, recording 35 total tackles (19 solo), including a career-high 2.0 sacks. The 27-year-old will now compete with Christian Rozeboom, Trevin Wallace and Jacoby Windmon for snaps at inside linebacker in 2025.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in limited role in 2024 Barnes finished the 2024 season with 35 total tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, over 17 games.

Impact Barnes was able to appear in all 17 games with Arizona this season, spending the majority of his time operating as a special-teams option. The linebacker was able to notch a career-high 2.0 sacks while playing 201 total defensive snaps. Barnes will end the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he'll likely have no trouble finding another suitor in 2025.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills in adequately Barnes made nine tackles (eight solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Packers.

Impact The middle linebacker was playing in place of Kyzir White, who exited in the second quarter with a knee injury. Barnes played on more than 19 percent of Arizona's defensive snaps just once in the first five games, and his playing time moving forward might depend on White's status.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Krys Barnes Speaks With The Media About Returning To Lambeau Field, Playing On Monday Night Football, And More Krys Barnes speaks with the media on Monday, October 14th.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Injuries Open Door For Krys Barnes To 'Run The Show' On Defense Linebacker played most snaps since 2023 season finale

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

The Cardinals Locker Room Show @ GB - Krys Barnes, Emari Demercado And Jonathan Gannon React To The 34-13 Loss To The Green Bay Packers Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 34-13 loss against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Pl...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Back on Cardinals' roster The Cardinals signed Barnes off the practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Barnes was initially omitted from Arizona's 53-man roster at the end of training camp and signed to the practice squad Wednesday. That was a deliberate move by the Cardinals, who needed to keep a spot on the initial roster open for Elijah Jones (heel) after placing Darius Robinson (calf) and Christian Jones (ankle) in the two spots dedicated to players placed on injured reserve who are designated to return. With Jones now placed on IR without having to miss the entire 2024 season, Barnes was brought back onto the active roster Thursday. Barnes played in 16 regular-season games in 2023 and finished with 55 tackles (35 solo), six passes defended and one interception.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie CB Elijah Jones heads to IR; Cardinals sign LB Krys Barnes Jones will be out at least the first four games of the season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Big Red Rage - A Super Soaker At Joint Practice Finale, LB Krys Barnes Gives Update On Defense Ep. 677 - Linebacker Krys Barnes joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the inside linebacker group, working with Kyzir White and...

AUGUST 16, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Notches new deal with Arizona Barnes and the Cardinals agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Johnny Venerables of PHNX Cardinals reports.

Impact Barnes joined the Cardinals ahead of the 2023 campaign, recording 55 tackles, six pass deflections and an interception over 16 games. The linebacker will now have a chance to build off of that performance in another campaign with Arizona.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals announce return of LB Krys Barnes Barnes agrees to a one-year deal to return to the Cardinals after signing a one-year deal last offseason.

MARCH 11, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Productive late in 2023 Barnes tallied 55 tackles, one interception and five more pass defenses in 16 games during the 2023 regular season.

Impact Barnes scattered six starts among his 16 appearances, and most of his production occurred after Kyzir White was lost for the season after Week 11 due to a torn biceps. As evidence, Barnes had 34 tackles over the final six contests, a span in which he played at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps on four occasions. He was operating on a one-year contract this past season, so a return to the Cardinals in 2024 may depend on White's recovery.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Green Dot Third Time Over: Krys Barnes Now Gets Defensive Role Veteran will call signals with both White, Woods on IR

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Good to go Barnes (ribs) will play in Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

Impact Barnes was a limited participant at practice all week. He is apparently feeling good enough to give it a go, so look for him to take on his usual role at linebacker assuming he avoids any setbacks.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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