KRYS BARNES NEWS

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

After playing in 49ers game, Packers linebacker Krys Barnes tests positive for COVID-19 It is the second positive COVID-19 test the Packers have had this week, following rookie running back A.J. Dillon’s positive test.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Tests positive for coronavirus Barnes (calf) tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 22-year-old exited Thursday's win over the 49ers with a calf injury and will now move to the reserve/COVID-19 list due to the positive result. Barnes is currently asymptomatic but must be away from the team until further notice.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Packers' Krys Barnes Tests Positive for COVID-19 Barnes played on Thursday night against the 49ers but exited in the second quarter with a calf injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • SI.COM

The Latest: UCLA has 3 positive tests in athletic department

UCLA’s athletic department has had three people test positive, including a football player

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Thursday Barnes (calf) is ruled out to return to Thursday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Barnes, who dealt with shoulder and biceps issues leading up to Thursday's contest, has now been ruled out due to a new calf injury. His absence should provide Oren Burks with increased defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game Thursday Barnes (calf) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Barnes came into the game managing shoulder and biceps injuries during the week, but he appears to be dealing with a new issue. Barnes was forced to leave the game in the second quarter, but as long as he's out, look for Oren Burks to see an uptick in snaps at inside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for TNF Barnes (shoulder/biceps) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Barnes logged a trio of limited practice days leading up to the game after playing a season-high 94 defensive snaps in last week's loss to Minnesota. The fact that Barnes is fully healthy is a positive sign for the defense, as he'll assume his usual starting role at inside linebacker for Thursday's game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during Tuesday's session Barnes (shoulder/biceps) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes was limited for a second straight day, the same course he followed last week before playing a season-high 94 percent of the defensive snaps. The undrafted rookie should be ready for Thursday's game against the banged-up 49ers, and he could be busy, especially if the 49ers opt to utilize a run-heavy approach with Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle out of the lineup.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Barnes (shoulder/biceps) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barnes is among a handful of Packers who got removed from the injury report despite never upgrading above limited practice participation throughout the week. The rookie linebacker has gotten his career off to an impressive start with 43 tackles and a sack through six games.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE