KRYS BARNES NEWS

Packers draft preview: Did losses to Buccaneers show it’s time to invest in difference-makers inside? GM Brian Gutekunst has made it sound like Krys Barnes and Kamal Martin will get ample opportunity to prove they can do the job.

APRIL 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers GM Gutekunst's background shows he's willing to deal

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years

APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Packers rookie review: LB Krys Barnes Reviewing the rookie season of Packers LB Krys Barnes, an undrafted free agent signing in 2020.

MARCH 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ready for Sunday Barnes (thumb) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barnes suffered a fractured thumb during last weekend's playoff win over the Rams, but it won't impact his availability for Sunday's contest. The rookie starting linebacker is expected to wear a thumb cast through the Super Bowl if Green gets past Tampa Bay on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers get second shot at Bucs with Super Bowl at stake

All that stands between Green Bay and its first Super Bowl berth in a decade is the one team that managed to shut down the Packers’ high-powered offense this season

JANUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Packers: Krys Barnes expected to play with fractured thumb Krys Barnes has been one of the Green Bay Packers' biggest surprises in 2020. In Saturday's divisional round victory over the Los Angeles Ra...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Suffers broken thumb Barnes suffered a fractured thumb during Saturday's 32-18 playoff win over the Rams, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barnes returned to the NFC divisional round and finished with 10 tackles and a pass breakup, which may have been an interception if he wasn't playing with a club on his hand. The rookie is expected to play the rest of the postseason with a club. His practice reps likely will be limited during the week, but he should be available for the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Saturday's game Barnes, who was forced out of Saturday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Rams with a thumb injury, subsequently returned to the game.

Impact While the extent of Barnes' thumb injury was unclear after he exited the field during the first quarter, the linebacker returned to the game. The undrafted rookie should be on track to continue racking up tackles.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Barnes (thumb) is questionable to return to Saturday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Rams, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnes injured his thumb during the first quarter of Saturday's game. The 22-year-old will aim to return to his inside linebacker duties.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Total Packers with Matt LaFleur: Krys Barnes Join Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and analyst Larry McCarren as they recap the Packers' playoff bye weekend. This week's guest is Krys Ba...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Stacks up 14 stops Barnes made a career-high 14 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's victory over the Bears.

Impact Play was stopped a couple times Sunday as a result of Barnes injuries, but he returned to the game after both instances and finished the day with a big number in the tackle department. Barnes has served as the Packers' primary inside linebacker of late and has more than held his own, so he figures to hang onto the job in the postseason.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie LB Krys Barnes ‘has a pretty even pulse all the time’ Key comments from the Packers’ coordinators and defensive assistants

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Practices without limitations Barnes (eye) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact An injury to his eye forced Barnes out of last Saturday's win over the Panthers, but he appears back to full health. The undrafted rookie can be considered fully on track for Sunday's upcoming home game against the Titans.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to be fine Coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Barnes' vision is back to normal, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes left Saturday's 24-16 win against the Panthers due to an eye injury. The undrafted rookie was quite impressive before his departure, piling up six tackles and forcing a goal-line fumble. As long as he avoids a setback, Barnes could be in line for a starting role in Week 16 against the Titans.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

‘Play of the game’: Krys Barnes’ forced fumble, Kevin King’s return prove crucial in Packers’ victory For a team known for its offense, the biggest play of the Packers' 24-16 victory over the Panthers came from the guys on the other side of t...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Three Things: Fast Start, Krys Barnes, taking care of business Larry McCarren and Wayne Larrivee share their three things from the Packers' 24-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

LaFleur says Barnes made the play of the game Head Coach Matt LaFleur talks about Krys Barnes' forced fumble in the Packers' 24-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Exits with eye injury Barnes suffered an eye injury during Saturday's win over the Panthers.

Impact The 22-year-old was extremely active before the injury, racking up six tackles while also forcing a critical fumble in a goal-line stand. Barnes should continue to see regular defensive snaps down the stretch, assuming the eye issue doesn't cause him to miss any time.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Barnes (calf) is active for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was out the last three games after testing positive for COVID-19, and he'll return to the field Sunday despite being questionable with the calf injury. Barnes seems likely to work in a secondary role with Christian Kirksey and Kamal Martin healthy, though Martin played only nine defensive snaps last week.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Barnes (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Barnes missed the last three games after testing positive for COVID-19. He was activated from the reserve list Wednesday and was limited in practice all week due to a calf injury. He's trending toward a game-time decision. If he's able to return, it's unclear what kind of role he will have since Christian Kirksey is also healthy and has started three consecutive games.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf issue Barnes (calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Despite being activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Barnes was unable to log full practice. The rookie has had a strong inaugural campaign in the NFL to this point, racking up 50 tackles (27 solo) and a sack across eight games. The UCLA product has yet to play in game action since Week 9 against the 49ers, so the team could be cautious with the linebacker leading into Week 13 against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off COVID-19 list The Packers activated Barnes (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 early November, but he's now been cleared to rejoin teammates. The 22-year-old appeared to be garnering a larger role on defense prior to being forced out of the lineup after Week 9.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

Boise State’s football game at UNLV scheduled for Friday night has been canceled, the Mountain West Conference announced Wednesday night

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press