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Zaire Barnes is 27 years old, born September 3, 1999. Barnes is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and 231 lb (105 kg). Barnes plays linebacker for the New York Giants (as of November 4, 2026). Barnes's 2026 salary is $1,150,000, under a contract through 2026. Barnes was drafted by the New York Jets in 2023, round 6, pick 184, out of Western Michigan.
Zaire Barnes at a glance
- Age27 born September 3, 1999
- Height6 ft 1 in 185 cm
- Weight231 lb 105 kg
- CollegeWestern Michigan
- 2026 salary$1.2 million contract through 2026
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Zaire Barnes stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | at Texans | W 27–21 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Saints | L 27–34 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Commanders | T 27–27 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Cardinals | W 36–24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Titans | W 12–7 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
Zaire Barnes contract
- 2026 salary$1.2 million
- Signed through2026
- WithNew York Giants
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $879,269 |
| 2024 | $504,765 |
| 2025 | $480,000 |
| 2026 | $1.2 million |
Career
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Zaire Barnes is on the New York Giants, coached by John Harbaugh.
- BornSeptember 3, 1999, Mundelein, IL, USA
- Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight231 lb (105 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2023, round 6, pick 184
- Drafted byNew York Jets
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