Gary Barnidge News: Barnidge had two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's preseason win over the Jets.

Barnidge had two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's preseason win over the Jets.

Barnidge is battling with Ben Hartsock for the backup tight end job, and because the former is a better pass catcher, he could win the job. Barnidge's touchdown came from Derek Anderson but he's shown in practice that he's fully capable of working with starting quarterback Cam Newton too.