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19
Solo Tackles
1
Sacks
Zaire Barnes is a linebacker out of Western Michigan, selected by the New York Jets with the 184th overall pick (round 6) in the 2023 NFL Draft. He has played 17 regular-season games since 2025, with the New York Giants.
Draft Details
Zaire Barnes Career Stats
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NYG | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | NYG | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 11 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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