KRYS BARNES NEWS

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 • 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 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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

OCTOBER 14 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Krys Barnes' speed on display during 46-yard INT return vs. C.J. Stroud Arizona Cardinals linebacker Krys Barnes' speed on display during 46-yard INT return vs. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Won't play Sunday Barnes (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old linebacker out of UCLA suffered a hamstring injury during the Cardinals' Week 7 loss to the Seahawks, and he was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive Sunday. Victor Dimukeje is expected to see an increased workload as a rotational linebacker in Barnes' stead.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring issue Barnes is questionable to return to Sunday's game with the Seahawks after suffering a hamstring injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Barnes went down in the first half, and the linebacker's ability to make it back to the field is now in question. In his absence, Owen Pappoe and Victor Dimukeje could see an increase in workload on Arizona's defense.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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