Zaire Barnes is an American professional football linebacker currently with the New York Giants of the National Football League. Born on September 3, 1999, in Mundelein, Illinois, he played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2018 to 2022, earning Second-team All-MAC honors in 2021 and First-team All-MAC recognition in 2022. The New York Jets selected him 184th overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft before he joined the Giants’ practice squad in August 2025. This news archive tag collects articles, interviews, roster updates, and game coverage related to his career, including his elevation to the Giants’ active roster, statistical contributions, and ongoing professional development at the linebacker position.
