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Finds paydirt four times as rookie Barner caught 30 passes (38 targets) for 245 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games with the Seahawks in 2024.

Impact Barner operated as the Seahawks' No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. The rookie fourth-round pick managed to finish third among all Seahawks pass-catchers with four touchdowns despite never recording more than 34 yards in a game. Fant has one year remaining on his contract, meaning Barner will likely serve as the No. 2 once again in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner Hauls In Geno Smith's 4-Yard TD Throw Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner hauls in quarterback Geno Smith's 4-yard touchdown pass in the second half of Sunday's matchup against...

JANUARY 6 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner Showing He Can Be A 'Complete Tight End' In NFL Through AJ Barner’s first season, he has shown that he can be more than just a “blocking tight end” and show up in big moments.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner: "I Can Be A Complete Tight End In This League" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner discusses his journey in the NFL and his efforts to prove himself as a complete tight end. He highlights a spec...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner High-Points A Pass From Geno Smith For The Touchdown Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds rookie tight end AJ Barner in the end zone for the touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Gains 13 yards in win Barner caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-18 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Barner caught a short checkdown from QB Geno Smith and showed his physicality to gain extra yards after the catch. The rookie fourth-round pick recorded a 38 percent snap share as the Seahawks' No. 2 tight end.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in comeback win Barner caught two passes (two targets) for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.

Impact With Noah Fant (groin) back in the lineup, Barner reverted to No. 2 tight-end duties, recording a 40 percent snap share. Barner -- a rookie fourth-round pick -- reeled in a 12-yard pass from Geno Smith in the second quarter to get the Seahawks on the scoreboard. He doesn't have much upside in his current role unless he finds the end zone.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner: "This Team Is Going To Keep Fighting" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner discusses a crucial play and the team's resilience in their recent victory. He describes a block and release pl...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Geno Smith Connects With AJ Barner For 12-Yard Touchdown Geno Smith throws 12-yard touchdown to rookie tight end AJ Barner for the Seahawks' first points of the day.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner Strolls Into End Zone For Second Career TD Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds tight end AJ Barner on a 12-yard touchdown during Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Three short catches in win Barner caught three of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 16-6 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Barner served as the Seahawks' top tight end with Noah Fant (knee) inactive. Through three games as the starter, Barner generated just nine receptions for 61 yards. Fant has a good chance to return in Week 13 versus the Jets, which would make Barner the No. 2 tight end again, where he previously hovered around a 40 percent snap share.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining top tight end Sunday Barner is slated to remain the top option at tight end for the Seahawks in Sunday's game against the Cardinals with Noah Fant (groin) inactive for the contest.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick hasn't been able to do much with expanded opportunity during Fant's first two absences in Weeks 9 and 11, generating a modest 6-42 line on 11 targets. Nevertheless, Barner should continue to profile as the top pass-catching option at his position versus Arizona, with veteran Pharaoh Brown also mixing in.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just two catcehs in win Barner caught two of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.

Impact Barner has served as the No. 1 tight end in each of the last two games with Noah Fant (groin) inactive. A rookie fourth-round pick, Barner has six catches for 42 yards over those two games. Thus, Barner's fantasy upside isn't that clear even if Fant is out again in Week 12 versus the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Replacing Fant again Barner's teammate Noah Fant (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fant previously missed a Week 9 loss to the Rams in which Barner played 91 percent of snaps and caught four of seven targets for 27 yards. It was Barner's first time with more than 48 percent snap share or three targets in an NFL game, with his role being larger than what Fant handles when healthy. Fant is now missing another game after a Week 10 bye, but Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that he doesn't expect the veteran tight end to be placed on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in four passes Barner caught four of seven targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams.

Impact Lead tight end Noah Fant (groin) was inactive, leading to Barner handling a 91 percent snap share. Barner was clearly part of the game plan but couldn't capitalize on the opportunity. The Seahawks are on bye in Week 10, and Fant could remain out in Week 11 versus the 49ers, which would make Barner an intriguing deep-league option.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner Leaps Rams Defender On 10-Yard Pass From Geno Smith Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner hurdles a Los Angeles Rams defender on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Geno Smith Sunday at Lumen Field...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Puts up 34 yards Barner caught both of his targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick continues to play a meaningful role in the Seahawks' offense with a 40 percent snap share in Week 8. Barner appears far from passing Noah Fant for the starting tight end position, as he has yet to surpass three targets in a game this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches lone target Barner caught his lone target for 13 yards in Thursday's 36-24 loss to the 49ers.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick has caught just one pass in back-to-back games, and he now has seven receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown through six games. Barner and Pharaoh Brown are splitting time behind lead tight end Noah Fant, and neither player has made enough of an impact as a pass-catcher to separate himself.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in one pass Barner caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Impact Barner was minimally involved Sunday, playing just 15 of the Seahawks' 58 offensive snaps as the No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. The 22-year-old rookie has now recorded six catches for 53 yards and a touchdown through the first five games of the 2024 campaign. Barner should be ignored for fantasy purposes as the Seahawks host the 49ers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in one pass Barner caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Impact Barner was minimally involved Sunday, playing just 15 of the Seahawks' 58 offensive snaps as the No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant. The 22-year-old rookie has now recorded six catches for 53 yards and a touchdown through the first five games of the 2024 campaign. Barner should be ignored for fantasy purposes as the Seahawks host the 49ers in Week 6.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Geno Smith's Throws 13-Yard Strike To AJ Barner Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith connects with tight end AJ Barner for a 13-yard gain in Week 5 against the New York Giants.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Finds end zone in loss Barner caught both of his targets for 27 yards and one touchdown in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.

Impact Barner's trip to the end zone was the first of his career, albeit it in a losing effort. The rookie tight end second-most offensive snaps (35) at tight end, behind Noah Fant (51) and ahead of both Pharaoh Brown (28) and Brady Russell (3). It's possible Barner's efficiency earns him some extra playing time in Seattle's offense, but he's likely more of depth option behind Fant for the time being. Barner does not carry much fantasy value heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Giants.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raible Call Of The Game - Rookie Tight End AJ Barner Scores His First NFL Touchdown On Monday Night Football Seahawks rookie tight end, AJ Barner, found the end zone for the first time in the NFL on Monday Night Football against the Lions. Listen to...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner's Takes Geno's Pass 18 Yards On 'MNF' Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner takes a pass from quarterback Geno Smith 18 yards Monday against the Lions.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Instant Lookback: Rookie AJ Barner Gets His First NFL Touchdown Seahawks rookie tight end AJ Barner gets his first career NFL touchdown on a 9-yard play.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM