The Cardinals and Barnes agreed to terms of a one-year contract Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
After notching at least 80 tackles in both of his first two campaigns as a pro, Barnes managed just six appearances last season due to a variety of injuries, most notably an ankle issue Week 1 that forced a lengthy stay on IR. The Packers didn't extend a qualifying offer or tender to Barnes as a restricted free agent this offseason, so he was free to sign anywhere. Upon joining the Cardinals, he'll serve as depth at inside linebacker behind Zaven Collins (calf), Isaiah Simmons and Kyzir White.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Sheds injury designation
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Barnes (hand) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice report, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Barnes was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, but it appears his hand has healed enough that he should be ready to go Sunday against the Eagles. His ability to play will be big for the Packers' defense if De'Vondre Campbell (knee) is out for another game.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Game-high 12 stops Thursday
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Barnes recorded 12 tackles (six solo) and one sack during Thursday's 27-17 loss to the Titans.
With De'Vondre Campbell ruled out for Thursday's game against Tennessee, Barnes filled in at linebacker and led both teams with 12 tackles on the night. The 24-year-old has missed eight games so far in 2022 due to a high-ankle sprain and a concussion, but over his last two contests, he's amassed 20 tackles and one sack on just 67 defensive snaps. While Quay Walker sustained an apparent shoulder injury Thursday and remains questionable heading into the team's Week 12 matchup in Philadelphia, Barnes could potentially see a massive uptick in snaps if either Campbell or Walker are unable to suit up next week.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Full participant Monday
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Barnes (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Packers' estimated practice report Monday.
Barnes sustained a concussion during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to the Lions, and he did not practice before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's 31-28 overtime win against the Cowboys. The Packers did not hold a practice Monday, so it's unclear if he's officially cleared the league's protocol for head injuries. With starting inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (knee) also dealing with an injury, it will be worth monitoring Barnes' status heading into Thursday Night Football against Tennessee.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Unlikely for Week 10
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Barnes (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Barnes suffered a concussion late in Green Bay's Week 9 loss to Detroit and has been in the league's protocol since. He failed to practice in any capacity, so he is a long shot to suit up against Dallas. Barnes missed seven consecutive games due to an ankle injury earlier in the season.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Suffering from concussion
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Barnes did not practice Wednesday due to a concussion.
Barnes was shaken up late in a Week 9 loss to Detroit, and he was subsequently diagnosed with a concussion. He led the Packers with eight tackles before getting hurt, helping to make up for the absence of De'Vondre Campbell (knee). Barnes will now need to pass through league protocols before he's able to return, and with Campbell still questionable, the Packers could be quite shorthanded at inside linebacker in Week 10.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Activated ahead of Week 9
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Barnes (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Barnes was designated to return Wednesday and was officially activated after three days of practice heading into a Week 9 matchup against the Lions. He'll suit up for the first time since Week 1, when he played primarily on special teams and did not record a stat.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Goes to IR with ankle injury
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Green Bay placed Barnes (ankle) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
Barnes was carted off the field with a high ankle sprain during the Packers' loss at Minnesota on Sunday and will now miss at least the next four games. If 2022 first-rounder Quay Walker is also unavailable for Week 2 versus Chicago, Isaiah McDuffie would probably be in line for snaps at linebacker behind 2021 All-Pro De'Vondre Campbell.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Avoids substantial injury
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Barnes (ankle) likely "avoided significant injury," after being carted off with a high ankle sprain during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Barnes will still likely be sidelined for multiple weeks, but LaFleur's comments are an encouraging sign given the initially concerning appearance of this injury. The 24-year-old recorded 161 tackles over 29 regular-season games for Green Bay during the past two years, and he should still slot into a prominent reserve role behind inside linebackers De'Vondre Campbell and Quay Walker (shoulder) when healthy in 2022.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Multi-week absence expected
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Barnes is expected to miss at least a few weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain and calf injury in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Barnes was carted off with his right leg in an aircast against Minnesota. While his injuries are substantial, the Packers' initial hope is that Barnes' absence will be limited to a few weeks. He'll sit out in Week 2 against the Bears and likely a few additional games.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Carted off Sunday
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Barnes suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the Vikings.
Barnes took on a reserve role to begin Sunday's matchup, and he was carted off the field with his right leg in an air cast during the fourth quarter. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, and whether he's available next Sunday against the Bears remains to be seen.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Questionable for Week 4
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Barnes (concussion) logged a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Steelers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Barnes suffered a concussion during Sunday night's win over the 49ers. He didn't practice Wednesday, but he was a limited participant Thursday and Friday. If he is unable to suit up, expect Oren Burks and Ty Summers to have increased roles against the Steelers on Sunday.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Ties for team lead in solo stops
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Barnes tallied eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Saints.
Barnes started alongside De'Vondre Campbell at inside linebacker and finished second on the team in total tackles and tied for the team lead in solo stops. Barnes averaged 6.2 tackles per game during his rookie season, and he looks ready to at least make a similar impact in Year 2.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Ready for Sunday
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Barnes (thumb) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Barnes suffered a fractured thumb during last weekend's playoff win over the Rams, but it won't impact his availability for Sunday's contest. The rookie starting linebacker is expected to wear a thumb cast through the Super Bowl if Green gets past Tampa Bay on Sunday.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Appears to be fine
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that Barnes' vision is back to normal, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Barnes left Saturday's 24-16 win against the Panthers due to an eye injury. The undrafted rookie was quite impressive before his departure, piling up six tackles and forcing a goal-line fumble. As long as he avoids a setback, Barnes could be in line for a starting role in Week 16 against the Titans.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Tests positive for coronavirus
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Barnes (calf) tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 22-year-old exited Thursday's win over the 49ers with a calf injury and will now move to the reserve/COVID-19 list due to the positive result. Barnes is currently asymptomatic but must be away from the team until further notice.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Ready for TNF
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Barnes (shoulder/biceps) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Thursday's game against the 49ers.
Barnes logged a trio of limited practice days leading up to the game after playing a season-high 94 defensive snaps in last week's loss to Minnesota. The fact that Barnes is fully healthy is a positive sign for the defense, as he'll assume his usual starting role at inside linebacker for Thursday's game.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Held back in practice Wednesday
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Barnes (shoulder/biceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Barnes started this past Sunday's win over the Texans, but he only played 27 defensive snaps before aggravating his shoulder injury and being forced to sit out for the rest of the game. The undrafted rookie out of UCLA still managed eight tackles and his first career sack before his departure. It's a positive sign that he's on the field to start the practice week, although the limited designation could signal that he's avoiding contact. If he's unable to play this Sunday against the Vikings, Kamal Martin (knee) likely would start at inside linebacker alongside Ty Summers.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Dealing with injury
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Barnes (shoulder/calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Barnes led the team on defense in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, totaling 10 tackles across 88 percent of snaps, so he could be dealing with some wear and tear. It's still too early to panic about his chances to suit up in Week 7, but if he is ultimately ruled out, Oren Burks and James Burgess would be in line for an increased snap count.
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Packers' Krys Barnes: Effective in starting role
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Barnes started at inside linebacker alongside Christian Kirksey in Sunday's victory over the Vikings and registered seven tackles (five solo) and two tackles for loss.
Barnes was not even on the Packers' active roster as recently as Friday, but the rookie drew a surprise start after being called up from the practice squad the day before and got the job done in his NFL debut. Barnes finished 14th on the team in defensive snaps but second in tackles, so he clearly made the most of his opportunities.
