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Seahawks’ AJ Barner takes over Renton McDonald’s drive-thru to announce bobblehead meal

Sep 1, 2026, 6:45 PM

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AJ Barner #88 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after a win. (Photo: Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)

(Photo: Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner took over a McDonald’s drive-thru window in Renton on Tuesday, handing out complimentary cans of Red Bull to customers.

Barner acted as a McDonald’s employee for one hour at the 73 Rainier Avenue S location from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to a news release from Davis Elen.

The Super Bowl-winning tight end was also joined by Seahawks mascot Blitz and Alan Finkelstein, the President of the McDonald’s Western Washington Operators Association and local McDonald’s owner-operator.

Together, they announced that McDonald’s will be introducing a Seattle Seahawks Bobblehead Meal to its menu that will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner beginning at 5 a.m. on Sept. 9.

The meal includes McDonald’s fan favorites with a special Seahawks 12 Bobblehead figurine, while supplies last, at participating western Washington locations.

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A graphic of McDonald’s Seattle Seahawks Bobblehead Meal. (Photo courtesy of McDonald’s)

“Fans are encouraged to grab a Seattle Seahawks Bobblehead Meal before tuning in to the regular-season opener, where the Seahawks will play at Lumen Field later that evening,” the release stated.

The Seattle Seahawks kick off the 2026-2027 season at home with a rematch vs. the New England Patriots on Sept. 9 at 5:20 p.m.

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