Krys Barnes

Krys Barnes

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Arizona Cardinals
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Barnes joined the Packers as an undrafted rookie in 2020 and put up 161 tackles in 29 appearances in his first two seasons. The arrival of 2022 first-rounder Quay Walker pushed Barnes to a reserve role last year, with Walker and De'Vondre Campbell manning the starting inside linebacker spots. Injuries didn't do Barnes any favors, either, limiting him to 29 tackles in six games. After Green Bay didn't tender Barnes as a restricted free agent this offseason, he moved on to Arizona, where he'll serve as MLB depth behind Kyzir White. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals in March of 2024.
Notches new deal with Arizona
LBArizona Cardinals
March 11, 2024
Barnes and the Cardinals agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Johnny Venerables of PHNX Cardinals reports.
ANALYSIS
Barnes joined the Cardinals ahead of the 2023 campaign, recording 55 tackles and six pass deflections (including an interception) over 16 games. The linebacker will now have a chance to build off of that performance in another campaign with Arizona.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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67464%
54351%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Barnes did not play as prominent a role last season as he did in his rookie year, but he still racked up 81 tackles despite playing second fiddle to All-Pro linebacker De'Vondre Campbell. Barnes slipped a spot on the depth chart after the Packers selected fellow inside linebacker Quay Walker in the first round of this year's draft, but he will provide some quality depth at the position.
Despite going undrafted in 2020, Barnes earned himself a prominent role in the Packers defense and finished second on the team in tackles. He was a bit inconsistent, but he had double-digit tackles twice during the regular season and once in the playoffs, so he has the potential to make a fantasy impact. The Packers lost inside linebacker Christian Kirksey in the offseason and didn't add someone specific to replace him, so Barnes is in position to be the top option in the middle in 2021.
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Productive late in 2023
LBArizona Cardinals
February 9, 2024
Barnes tallied 55 tackles, one interception and five more pass defenses in 16 games during the 2023 regular season.
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Co-leading tackler in win
LBArizona Cardinals
January 1, 2024
Barnes finished Sunday's 35-31 win over the Eagles with seven tackles (four solo).
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Season-high tackles in loss
LBArizona Cardinals
December 26, 2023
Barnes recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bears.
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Good to go
LBArizona Cardinals
December 17, 2023
Barnes (ribs) will play in Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.
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Iffy versus San Francisco
LBArizona Cardinals
Ribs
December 15, 2023
Barnes (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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