KRYS BARNES NEWS

Moves to Arizona The Cardinals and Barnes agreed to terms of a one-year contract Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact After notching at least 80 tackles in both of his first two campaigns as a pro, Barnes managed just six appearances last season due to a variety of injuries, most notably an ankle issue Week 1 that forced a lengthy stay on IR. The Packers didn't extend a qualifying offer or tender to Barnes as a restricted free agent this offseason, so he was free to sign anywhere. Upon joining the Cardinals, he'll serve as depth at inside linebacker behind Zaven Collins (calf), Isaiah Simmons and Kyzir White.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Krys Barnes Makes Impressive Goal-Line Hit Packers linebacker Krys Barnes stops Chiefs running back Darrel Williams in his tracks on the 1-yard line to keep the Chiefs out of the end...

MARCH 25, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Former Starting Linebacker Barnes Won't Return to Packers Former undrafted linebacker Krys Barnes started 23 games during his first two seasons with the Packers.

MARCH 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sheds injury designation Barnes (hand) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice report, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barnes was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, but it appears his hand has healed enough that he should be ready to go Sunday against the Eagles. His ability to play will be big for the Packers' defense if De'Vondre Campbell (knee) is out for another game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Barnes (hand) was limited at Green Bay's practice session Wednesday.

Impact Barnes recorded a team-high 12 tackles in last Thursday's loss to the Titans, but he appears to have suffered a hand injury either in that game or in the five days that followed. His ability to take the field Sunday in Philadelphia will be particularly important if De'Vondre Campbell, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a lingering knee injury, is forced to sit out a fourth straight contest.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 12 stops Thursday Barnes recorded 12 tackles (six solo) and one sack during Thursday's 27-17 loss to the Titans.

Impact With De'Vondre Campbell ruled out for Thursday's game against Tennessee, Barnes filled in at linebacker and led both teams with 12 tackles on the night. The 24-year-old has missed eight games so far in 2022 due to a high-ankle sprain and a concussion, but over his last two contests, he's amassed 20 tackles and one sack on just 67 defensive snaps. While Quay Walker sustained an apparent shoulder injury Thursday and remains questionable heading into the team's Week 12 matchup in Philadelphia, Barnes could potentially see a massive uptick in snaps if either Campbell or Walker are unable to suit up next week.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Krys Barnes enters heat-seeking missile mode vs. Tannehill for key tackle Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Krys Barnes enters heat-seeking missile mode, forces 4th down | Packers vs. Titans Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes tackles Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill short of the line-to-gain.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Set to play Thursday Barnes (concussion) did not receive an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Titans, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Barnes is expected to play again after missing Sunday's win over the Cowboys due to a concussion, which he sustained during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Lions. The third-year linebacker has been limited to just 32 defensive snaps over two games due to injuries this season, though he figures to fill an increased role with All-Pro De'Vondre Campbell (knee) ruled out against Tennessee. Barnes played a career-high 507 defensive snaps last year, logging 81 tackles, one sack and four passes defended over 16 regular-season games, and he'll likely slot in alongside Isaiah McDuffie and rookie Quay Walker during Thursday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Monday Barnes (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Packers' estimated practice report Monday.

Impact Barnes sustained a concussion during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Lions, and he did not practice before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 31-28 overtime win against the Cowboys. The Packers did not hold a practice Monday, so it's unclear if he's officially cleared the league's protocol for head injuries. With starting inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) also dealing with an injury, it will be worth monitoring Barnes' status heading into Thursday Night Football against Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Week 10 Barnes (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Barnes suffered a concussion late in Green Bay's Week 9 loss to Detroit and has been in the league's protocol since. He failed to practice in any capacity, so he is a long shot to suit up against Dallas. Barnes missed seven consecutive games due to an ankle injury earlier in the season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the passage of time has given him a greater appreciation of the seasons he spent playing for Mike McCarthy

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Suffering from concussion Barnes did not practice Wednesday due to a concussion.

Impact Barnes was shaken up late in a Week 9 loss to Detroit, and he was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. He led the Packers with eight tackles before getting hurt, helping to make up for the absence of De'Vondre Campbell (knee). Barnes will now need to pass through league protocols before he's able to return, and with Campbell still questionable, the Packers could be quite shorthanded at inside linebacker in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in loss Barnes recorded eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact Barnes finished with a team high in tackles despite playing just 25 defensive snaps Sunday. The third-year linebacker suffered an ankle injury in Green Bay's season opener and was sidelined on IR until this Week 9 contest. Barnes will have a chance to put up another prolific stat line if starting inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) remains sidelined against Dallas this coming Sunday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers LB Rashan Gary out for season with torn ACL

Standout LB Rashan Gary will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Lions.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Activated ahead of Week 9 Barnes (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Barnes was designated to return Wednesday and was officially activated after three days of practice heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Lions. He'll suit up for the first time since Week 1, when he played primarily on special teams and did not record a stat.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers activate LB Krys Barnes from injured reserve GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes has been activated from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play Sunday for the first time since the season...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Packers activate LB Krys Barnes from injured reserve

Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes has been activated from injured reserve

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Receives return designation Barnes (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnes landed on injured reserve after he suffered the ankle sprain during the season opener, and he's now been cleared to return to practice. The Packers now have 21 days to reinstate him to the active roster before he reverts to injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three Things: Help from within, dangerous Lions, and Krys Barnes Larry and Wes have three things to look for heading into the Green Bay Packers' Week 9 contest against the Detroit Lions.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

2022 NFL Draft Ultimate Preview: Inside Linebackers Whether it’s a potential upgrade over Krys Barnes or needed depth, the Green Bay Packers will look to a deep class of inside linebackers in...

APRIL 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks new deal Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Packers on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes played in 16 games for the Packers last season, tallying 81 tackles (58 solo), four passes defensed, a sack and two fumble recoveries. The second-year pro has carved out a significant role in the Packers' linebacker group, starting 23 games over the past two seasons.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid sophomore campaign Barnes notched 81 tackles (58 solo), four pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one sack across 16 games in 2021.

Impact Barnes had only one more tackle in 2021 than he did as a rookie a season prior, but he took a bigger step forward in coverage. That said, the 23-year-old hasn't yet emerged as a consistent fantasy option. He didn't record a single game with double-digit tackles in 2021.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Krys Barnes keeping his eyes on Bears RB Montgomery Packers LB Krys Barnes looks ahead to the team's matchup with the Chicago Bears in Week 14 at Lambeau Field.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Ties season high with nine stops Barnes made a team-leading nine tackles (seven solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 36-28 victory over the Rams.

Impact Barnes was only on the field for 61 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps in Week 12, but he was out there long enough to record three more tackles than anyone else on the team. Barnes sits third among Packers defenders with 55 total stops, but his 28 tackles over the past four weeks were the most on the team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE