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Antwan Barnes | Linebacker

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (28) / 10/19/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 251
College: Florida International
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Jets signed OLB Antwan Barnes, formerly of the Chargers.
28-year-old Barnes is a situational defender and special teamer, but he has 14 sacks over the past two seasons and gives the Jets much-needed juice as an edge pass rusher in sub-packages. Considering the Jets' lack of outside-edge rushers, it's not out of the question that Barnes will get a legitimate chance to start. He began his career playing in Rex Ryan's Baltimore defenses. Mar 18 - 1:29 PM
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter

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Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

The Dolphins have had discussions with free agent OLB Antwan Barnes.

The sides talked earlier in the week, but discussions haven't gotten off the ground. Barnes has been mainly a 3-4 outside linebacker, but he'd play end in Miami. The Jets hosted Barnes for a visit this week, but he left without a deal.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Miami Herald
Mar 16 - 2:46 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Free agent OLB Antwan Barnes left his Jets visit without a contract.

The Jets fail to land another player. New York was reportedly only willing to offer Barnes $2 million per year, and he's better off seeing what else is out there. Barnes has 14 sacks over the last two seasons.
Related: Jets
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mar 15 - 4:49 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

The Jets will host free agent OLB Antwan Barnes on Thursday.

The Ravens' 2007 fourth-round pick, Barnes began his career playing in Rex Ryan's Baltimore defense. Barnes could add some juice to New York's pass rush, but they're reportedly only willing to offer roughly $2M per year.
Related: Jets
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mar 13 - 11:06 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson reports the Browns and Colts are expected to pursue free agent OLB Antwan Barnes.

Wilson considers Barnes, 28, a fallback option for clubs that swing and miss on Paul Kruger or Cliff Avril. After recording 11 sacks in a 2011 reserve role, Barnes was limited to three last year in San Diego. He should be affordable.
Related: Browns, Colts
Source: scout.com
Mar 8 - 10:15 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Chargers placed DE Antwan Barnes on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season.

G Reggie Wells has been signed in a corresponding roster move. A reserve defensive end and special teamer, Barnes first injured his hamstring in Week 9, and aggravated it on Sunday. A six-year veteran, he'll be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
Source: Chargers on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 01:59:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Chargers OLB Antwan Barnes suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday night's win over the Chiefs.

Barnes says he felt the hamstring "pop" while covering a fourth quarter punt. He will have an MRI on Friday, but the early signs are "positive." Barnes says its "nothing major" and he "should be fine." A hamstring "popping" is never a positive development. The six-year veteran is part of the rotation at outside 'backer but is more of a special teams cog.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 03:25:00 AM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Chargers OLB Antwan Barnes racked up a career-high four sacks in the Week 15 victory over the Ravens.

A part-time pass rusher and special teamer in Baltimore the past few years, Barnes joined with new LT Jared Gaither to get revenge on his former team. Despite limited snaps in a rotation with Travis LaBoy, Barnes is up to 11 sacks as Pro Football Focus' eighth-rated 3-4 outside linebacker.
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 01:35:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Chargers agreed to terms with OLB Antwan Barnes on a two-year, $3.2 million contract.

GM A.J. Smith fought a late run by the Jets to lock up an underrated situational pass rusher. Barnes earned a positive grade from Pro Football Focus in 9-of-11 games after the Chargers picked him up in October last season.
Related: Jets
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 09:19:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

The Jets have reportedly joined the Chargers in pursuit of free agent OLB Antwan Barnes.

Barnes turned out to be quite a find for the Chargers when they signed him off the street in mid-October last season. According to Pro Football Focus, the 26-year-old graded out well above average as a pass rusher, racking up 18 QB pressures, five QB hits, and four sacks in 10 games.
Related: Jets
Source: Pro Football Talk on NBCSports.com
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 01:04:00 AM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Chargers signed OLB/DE Antwan Barnes.

Barnes played quite a bit in Philly early this season before losing his roster spot to WR Chad Hall. He'll add depth at outside linebacker in San Diego with Larry English and Jyles Tucker sidelined.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Tue, Oct 12, 2010 09:42:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Eagles released OLB/DE Antwan Barnes.

Barnes played on 44% of the team's defensive snaps during his brief stay in Philadelphia. He was released to make room for WR Chad Hall, and is likely to latch on elsewhere.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sat, Oct 9, 2010 03:09:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Antwan Barnes fell out of favor with the Ravens' coaches due to a lack of commitment to special teams.

Barnes was shipped to the Eagles Saturday for a seventh-round pick. He's expected to be a special teamer in Philly, so he'll have to change his tune quickly. Coach Andy Reid said Barnes will be used at the "joker" position on defense.
Related: Ravens
Source: Carroll County Times
Mon, Sep 6, 2010 10:50:00 AM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Eagles acquired OLB Antwan Barnes from the Ravens in exchange for a 2011 seventh-round draft pick.

Barnes has flashed potential as a situational pass rusher, but he's likely headed for a special teams role in Philadelphia. A relentless playing style has left him banged up frequently in the past, particularly in the head area.
Related: Ravens
Source: Mike Duffy on Twitter
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 12:55:00 PM
Antwan Barnes - LB - Jets

Ravens OLB Antwan Barnes has looked impressive in training camp and shined in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Panthers.

Barnes has never lacked the physical tools; it's always been a matter of reading defenses and making the right decisions. He won't be a starter, but he's a nice piece for the Ravens to work with on defense.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sun, Aug 15, 2010 12:22:00 PM

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