Barner had seven carries for 35 yards in Thursday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers.
Analysis:
With fifth-round rookie Wendell Smallwood (quad) sidelined, Barner made a nice first impression, outplaying UDFA Byron Marshall, who gained just six yards on five carries. Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles are locked into significant roles, leaving Barner, Smallwood and Marshall to compete for either one or two roster spots.
