ANTWAN BARNES RUMORS
Antwan Barnes: Jets were the only team I wanted
Antwan Barnes might not have had many options. But according to him, he didn't need many.The New York Jets signed the former San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker to a three-year, $4 million deal in March. Gang Green's need for wallet-friendly help in the pass-rushing department combined with Barnes's familiarity with Jets coach Rex Ryan made the match.READ MORE »
New York Jets Sign Antwan Barnes: New Life for Pass Rusher with Rex Ryan?
The New York Jets have officially signed outside linebacker Antwan Barnes away from the San Diego Chargers, hoping he can regain his 2011 form when he recorded 11 sacks. Antwan Barnes is familiar with Rex Ryan and his defense, having played for Rex Ryan with the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 and 2008. Rex Ryan has done well with former players that he has hand-picked to bring to the Jets...
Jets sign Antwan Barnes to a three-year deal
Desperate for a pass rushing presence, the New York Jets filled a major void on Monday by inking a proven pass-rusher in outside linebacker Antwan Barnes.
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March 19, 2013
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Jets fill another void with signing of linebacker Antwan Barnes
In a frugal effort to bolster the pass rush, the New York Jets signed former Rex Ryan student and outside linebacker Antwan Barnes Monday to a three-year, $4 million contract, according to Connor Orr of the Star-Ledger. Barnes is the fourth player with injury issues Idzik has signed on the cheap this offseason. He’ll be used to fill the void left by Calvin Pace's departure...
Jets Sign Free Agent LB Antwan Barnes To A 3-Year Deal
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes agreed to a three-year contract with the New York Jets, according Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Mehta reported Barnes will receive a $900,000 signing bonus and get $1.2 million his second and third year with incentives.
Barnes is a pure 3-4 outside pass rusher who can play on passing downs. Barnes recorded 11 sacks...
New York Jets Sign Linebacker Antwan Barnes
The New York Jets bolstered their pass rush and improved their currently shaky depth at outside linebacker by signing former San Diego Charger Antwan Barnes. This has been a long rumored move as Barnes has experience in Rex Ryan’s defense from the 2007 and 2008 season when both were in Baltimore. The Jets had expressed interest in Barnes in previous years but were never able to...
Jets Sign OLB Antwan Barnes
Former Chargers OLB Antwan Barnes announced, via his Twitter account, that he has signed with the New York Jets.
Barnes, 28, was used a situational pass-rusher for the Chargers, but he’s surprisingly tallied 14 sacks over the past two seasons. The Jets could use some help in this department and Barnes looks to be another good value signing by new GM John Idzik.
Chargers LB Barnes put on injured reserve
The San Diego Chargers made two moves Wednesday, placing outside linebacker Antwan Barnes on injured reserve and re-signing guard-tackle Reggie Wells. Barnes, who has a hamstring injury, played in 11 games this season and ad three sacks. Two of those came in a Nov. 25 loss to Baltimore. Wells will provide depth to the Chargers' injury-plagued offensive line Sunday against...
Chargers LB Antwan Barnes ejected at Oakland
San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes has been ejected against the Oakland Raiders following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
Officials whistled Barnes for the penalty following a 27-yard run by Louis Murphy in the first quarter Sunday. The 8-yard penalty gave Oakland the ball at San Diego's 7-yard line, leading to a Raiders touchdown.
Barnes was leading the Chargers...
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January 01, 2012
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Chargers LB Antwan Barnes Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Week
San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes has been named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Playing against the Baltimore Ravens, Barnes' former team, Barnes had four quarterback sacks in the 34-14 win on Sunday night. Barnes had five quarterback sacks in 38 games with the Ravens from 2007-09. In 14 games, including...
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