Seahawks expect key contributions from tight end A.J. Barner in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for the 2026 season with tight end A.J. Barner anticipated to play a vital role. New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is expected to boost Barner's impact within the offensive scheme. The team is also focusing on retaining key veterans, with significant salary cap space available. Reports indicate that the Seahawks could go the entire offseason without cutting any impactful players, aiming to build on last year's performance. The team concluded its minicamp and will now enter a six-week break before training camp resumes.
- •Seahawks are preparing for the 2026 season with high expectations.
- •A.J. Barner is seen as a key X-factor for the offense.
- •Brian Fleury's new system may elevate Barner's performance.
- •Seattle has significant salary cap space, impacting veteran retention.
- •The team concludes minicamp, entering a six-week offseason break.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-Snap Reads 6/15: Seahawks entering their Barner Era
"If all goes according to plan, A.J. and the TE room will be eating this year.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 11:35 AMRussell Wilson names ‘very smart’ WR the Chiefs should trade for to help Patrick Mahomes
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 11:16 AMPatriots opponent preview: The Bears are legit
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 10:55 AMNew York Giants DTs detail motion, fits behind run defense issues
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 10:41 AMWeek 7 IDP fantasy football rankings: Ernest Jones IV, Jeffery Simmons climb
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 10:30 AMEx-Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl hero signs with Indianapolis Colts
NFL•Oct 21, 2026, 10:15 AM‘I’m disappointed’ – Kay Adams called out by former NFL star for leaving one QB out of MVP race
