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AJ Barner

TE - Seattle Seahawks

  • 6' 6"
  • 251 lbs
  • Age 24
  • Michigan
Rostered In ~6.3% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
TE Rank: 15th
Draft Rank (ECR)
#180
Best / Worst
#137 / #260
ADP
#178

Availability



AJ Barner avoids PUP list

AJ Barner was cleared for training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Barner missed time earlier in the offseason after undergoing surgery. He'll be on the TE2 radar for fantasy managers.

Ari Koslow3 weeks ago
AJ Barner underwent surgeries in offseason, to be ready for training camp

AJ Barner told reporters he underwent two surgeries after the 2025 season, but he will “be ready to go” for training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Barner was listed on the injury report for the majority of last season. He should remain a strong target in the red zone for Sam Darnold.

Ari Koslow10 weeks ago
AJ Barner (hip) off injury report for Week 18

AJ Barner is off the injury report for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Barner will be a full-go. The Seahawks are also getting rookie TE Elijah Arroyo back on Saturday.

Ari Koslow30 weeks ago
AJ Barner (hip) logs full practice Tuesday

AJ Barner was a full participant in practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Barner should be a full-go for the Divisional Round this weekend against the 49ers. The Seahawks are also likely to get Elijah Arroyo back in their tight end room.

Ari Koslow31 weeks ago
AJ Barner quiet during Seahawks victory Saturday

AJ Barner was held to just two catches for 14 yards during Seattle's 13-3 win over San Francisco on Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact

Barner was held to under 20 yards receiving for just the fifth time all season as he quietly emerged as one of the league's better fantasy tight ends. In just his second season, Barner caught 52 passes for 519 yards and six touchdowns while rushing 10 times for 14 yards and another score. He has been regularly used under center in Seattle's version of the "tush push"

David Leisering32 weeks ago