Fully healthy after offseason procedures, AJ Barner enters 2026 coming off a 52-catch campaign backed by a 17.1% Target Rate and a 15.0% Target Share. Seattle’s shift toward two-tight-end sets under new coordinator Brian Fleury expands route participation for Elijah Arroyo while keeping both tight ends on the field.

Commanding short-yardage rushing usage and red zone touchdown equity, Barner has the edge over Arroyo in this upgraded Seattle offense. Barner is the perfect late-round tight end target in fantasy football TE premium league formats.