Summary: Following Seattle’s Super Bowl LX victory, tight end AJ Barner disclosed that he underwent two surgeries just one week after the championship, shifting his focus from celebration to injury rehab. Barner, who earned the starting tight end role in 2025 and posted 52 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns, including a 54-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Super Bowl, has been working to return to full health for the 2026 season. Despite the surgeries, Barner has not missed a game in his first two NFL seasons and is expected to be ready for the 2026 kickoff as he aims to build on his breakout campaign. With Seattle rebuilding its offense after losing some pieces, Barner’s healthy return and continued production will be crucial to the Seahawks’ passing attack in 2026.
Key highlights:
– Barner’s 2025 season: 17 starts, 52 receptions, 519 yards, 6 TDs; pivotal in Super Bowl LX win.
– Post-Championship setback: underwent two offseason surgeries one week after the title.
– Outlook for 2026: projected to be healthy and a potential top target for quarterback Sam Darnold as Seattle aims to sustain offensive momentum.
