Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
52
YDS
519
TD
6
AVG
10.0
TAR
68
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Barner emerged as the Seahawks’ top TE in his second NFL season, catching 52 of 68 targets for 519 yards and six touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear No. 1 target for Sam Darnold, but Barner was second on the team in catches and TDs in 2025 while ranking third behind JSN and Cooper Kupp in receiving yards. Seattle also utilized Barner under center in some short-yardage situations, as he rushed 10 times for 14 yards and one touchdown while netting a first down or TD on all but one of his rushing attempts. The 2024 fourth-round pick scored four TDs in his rookie season as a part-time player, so he should remain a threat near the goal line even if 2025 second-round pick Elijah Arroyo encroaches on some of Barner's receiving workload from last year. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.78 million contract with the Seahawks in May of 2024.
Sidelined at OTAs
Barner (undisclosed) is not participating in OTAs on Wednesday while recovering from what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald alluded to as offseason procedures, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Barner played through shoulder and ankle injuries last season, but he nonetheless suited up for all 17 regular-season games while totaling a 52-519-6 line on 68 targets. The 2024 fourth-rounder also operated as the TE1 for all three of the Seahawks' postseason games. Macdonald said Barner will "probably" be available for training camp and is "itching to get out there." With Barner sidelined for OTAs, however, 2025 second-round pick Elijah Arroyo has reportedly impressed and begun taking a step forward in his development. While Barner remains No. 1 tight end for Seattle's offense entering the 2026 campaign, it's possible Arroyo will earn an increased target share in Year 2.
Barner played through shoulder and ankle injuries last season, but he nonetheless suited up for all 17 regular-season games while totaling a 52-519-6 line on 68 targets. The 2024 fourth-rounder also operated as the TE1 for all three of the Seahawks' postseason games. Macdonald said Barner will "probably" be available for training camp and is "itching to get out there." With Barner sidelined for OTAs, however, 2025 second-round pick Elijah Arroyo has reportedly impressed and begun taking a step forward in his development. While Barner remains No. 1 tight end for Seattle's offense entering the 2026 campaign, it's possible Arroyo will earn an increased target share in Year 2.
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Air Yards Per Game
18.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.38% Team Air Yards
8.5%% Team Targets
14.9%Avg Depth of Target
4.6 YdsCatch Rate
76.5%Drop Rate
2.9%Avg Yds After Catch
5.3% Targeted On Route
20.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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338 routes 68 targets
142 routes 26 targets
49 routes 6 targets
10 routes 1 target
54 routes 7 targets
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Barner showed some promise as a goal-line option in his rookie season, as the 2024 fourth-round draft pick finished with seven red-zone targets to Noah Fant’s five. The 6-foot-6 Barner scored four touchdowns, while the 6-4 Fant has just one TD over the last two seasons combined. The Seahawks, though, released Fant in July just before training camp. Barner will compete with rookie Elijah Arroyo, the 50th overall pick, for tight end snaps. Arroyo is a prototypical NFL tight end but has a lengthy history of knee injuries. Barner could find his way to increased targets at some point. Barner’s big frame and 82-inch wingspan are at least useful in short-yardage situations.
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Scores lone offensive touchdown
Barner caught all four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
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Quiet in win
Barner caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
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No catches in blowout win
Barner wasn't targeted in Saturday's 41-6 win over the 49ers in the divisional round.
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Snares two passes in win
Barner caught two of three targets in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers.
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Hits paydirt in Carolina
Barner caught all three of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers.
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Non-participant during OTAs
Barner has been sidelined to begin OTAs while recovering from what head coach Mike Macdonald alluded to Wednesday as offseason procedures, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Barner was Seattle's most effective tight end during the 2025 season, pacing the position with 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games while finishing second on the team behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba in both catches and touchdown receptions. After a grueling playoff run that culminated in a Super Bowl victory, Barner apparently needed surgery in the offseason to address some lingering injuries. His absence from OTAs opens the door for 2025 second-round pick Elijah Arroyo to make an impression with the starters.
Barner was Seattle's most effective tight end during the 2025 season, pacing the position with 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games while finishing second on the team behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba in both catches and touchdown receptions. After a grueling playoff run that culminated in a Super Bowl victory, Barner apparently needed surgery in the offseason to address some lingering injuries. His absence from OTAs opens the door for 2025 second-round pick Elijah Arroyo to make an impression with the starters.