Anthony Barr

Anthony Barr

32-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Anthony Barr in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a contract with the Vikings in December of 2023.
Signed to active roster
LBMinnesota Vikings
December 29, 2023
The Vikings signed Barr off their practice squad Friday.
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The 31-year-old hasn't played since Week 12 after signing with the Vikings ahead of Week 11. He's seen action on 26 defensive snaps this season, recording one tackle and one fumble recovery.
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How do Anthony Barr's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
255 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.66 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.19 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.82 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
15 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
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Barr appeared in only two games last year before a pectoral tear ended his season, but he looks set to be healthy as training camp begins. When he last logged the vast majority of defensive snaps for the Vikings in 2019, he had 79 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses and one interception in 14 games. Barr will be asked to play a similar well-rounded role this season at strong-side linebacker and could get more involved in the pass rush if the Vikings fail to find productive defensive ends.
Barr almost departed for the Jets last offseason before ultimately returning to the Vikings on a five-year, $67.5 million deal, and he set a career high with 79 tackles (54 solo) in 14 games. The 28-year-old also tallied 1.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble, but there's nothing in his stats that puts him on the map as an IDP option. Barr's real-life value to Minnesota's defense far outweighs any production for fantasy purposes.
Barr allegedly agreed to a five-year, $67.5 million deal with the Jets during the offseason's legal tampering period, but ultimately reneged on the offer, choosing to return to the Vikings for what is expected to be a similar contract with more guaranteed money. That type of contract would seem to suggest Barr will be a focal point of the team's defense moving forward, but it's worth pointing out the 27-year-old has never recorded more than 75 tackles or four sacks in any of his five professional seasons. Based solely on his unique blend of athleticism and intimidating frame (6-5, 255 pounds), Barr is certainly capable of factoring in more defensively, but with a bevy of talented pass rushers such as Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter already set in their roles, it's hard to envision just where the off-ball linebacker will play a role prominent enough to warrant such a large contract.
The pass-rushing potential Barr displayed as a rookie hasn't been realized, and the 2014 first-rounder has lost a lot of his IDP luster after finishing that inaugural year on pace to notch 90 tackles and six sacks. However, he's proved to be an elite run-stopping linebacker and is a big reason why the Vikings allowed just 83.6 rushing yards per game in 2017. Moreover, he hasn't missed a game in two seasons and has consistently hovered around 70 tackles each year he's played. While he should be in for another campaign of solid numbers, Barr isn't worth reaching for in most formats.
The 2014 first-rounder took a step back during his third year in the league last season, notching a career low in solo tackles with just 37, 18 fewer than he racked up as a rookie. Barr also posted career lows in sacks (two) and forced fumbles (one), so the only way is up for him in 2017. His production among an inexperienced linebacking crew will be key for the core of the Vikings defense, which has the potential to be one of the league's best once again.
Barr is a former edge rusher who Vikings coach Mike Zimmer took on as a conversion project to 4-3 outside linebacker with the ninth overall pick in 2014. The experiment has been promising so far, and there's reason to hope for a breakout in Barr's third season. Barr has 138 tackles (109 solo) and 7.5 sacks in 26 career games, and his background as a highly athletic, successful college pass rusher gives reason to think he could push for the 80-tackle, 10-sack mark during his best years.
Barr was a candidate for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year before missing the final two games with a knee injury. He proved a disruptive force in the passing game, and collected 70 tackles, four sacks and three fumble recoveries in 12 games. Assuming he remains healthy Barr should continues as a cornerstone of an improving Minnesota defense in 2015.
Barr, the ninth overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, will start at strong-side linebacker. Barr ran a 4.66 40-yard dash at the combine, which is a strong time for a 6-5, 255 player. He has plenty of on-paper upside to develop, given that he has just two years of defensive experience at UCLA -- he was mostly a failed tight end experiment before that -- and he proved to be a natural edge rusher by piling up 23 sacks and 41 tackles for loss in his first 27 games at the position. Barr will be used as a linebacker in early downs and as a defensive end on passing downs to maximize him as a speed edge rusher. It may take him some time to develop, but he's a rookie IDP to watch for sack potential.
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One tackle in Vikings return
LBMinnesota Vikings
November 20, 2023
Barr had one total tackle and played 12 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss at Denver.
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Elevated to active roster
LBMinnesota Vikings
November 18, 2023
The Vikings elevated Barr from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Joins Vikings' practice squad
LBFree Agent
November 13, 2023
Minnesota signed Barr to its practice squad Monday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Minimal impact in Dallas
LBDallas Cowboys
February 2, 2023
Barr recorded 58 tackles (35 solos) including one sack, with one pass defended and two fumble recoveries, over 14 regular-season games in 2022.
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Recovers key fumble
LBDallas Cowboys
December 27, 2022
Barr recorded seven tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble in Saturday's 40-34 win over the Eagles.
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