AJ Barner’s Rise as Seahawks’ Hidden Gem | NFL News

AJ Barner, a fourth-round Seahawks pick, is rewriting the tight end narrative—thriving as a pass-catching weapon after being drafted for blocking. With 52 catches, 519 yards, and 6 touchdowns last season, he’s become Seattle’s most reliable red-zone threat. New OC Brian Fleury, who built elite TE production in SF, is primed to unlock even more of Barner’s potential. With Sam Darnold at QB and Barner’s consistent growth, he’s on track to be one of the league’s top TEs—and the Seahawks’ biggest surprise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec2ed8731eb093f7