Barnes (undisclosed) worked out with the Bears on Monday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Barnes was cut after reaching an injury settlement with the Steelers in August of 2024, but he's now healthy ahead of the 2025 campaign. The cornerback appeared in two games with the Vikings in 2022, failing to record any stats while playing nine snaps on special teams. He hasn't appeared in any contests since then.
Kalon Barnes: Everything you need to know
Kalon Barnes
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STATS
Birthdate
12/16/1998 (27)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'0", 186 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 7; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
Silsbee, TX, USA
Position
DB
College
Baylor
Experience
1 season
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Minnesota Vikings
2022-2023
(2 seasons)
Cleveland Browns
2023-2023
(1 season)
New York Jets
2023-2023
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2022-2023
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2022-2022
(1 season)
Kalon Barnes: Breaking News
The Steelers waived/injured Barnes (undisclosed) on Monday. Barnes played 42 snaps (33 on defense, nine on special teams) in Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans, finishing the contest with three tackles and one pass defended. It's unclear when Barnes sustained the injury, but he will revert to the Steelers' injured reserve should he clear waivers. If that were to happen, the 2022 seventh-rounder would be forced to sit out for the entire 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Pittsburgh.