Derek Barnett - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Good to go Week 8 Barnett (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Following limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Barnett logged a full practice Friday. Across six games this season, Barnett has recorded three tackles (one solo) on 29 percent of the defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by ankle injury Barnett was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact Barnett logged 27 tackles (21 on defense, six on special teams) without recording a tackle during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on Monday. It appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process, and his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the 49ers on Sunday. The 2017 first-rounder has just three tackles (one solo) through six regular-season games.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from PUP list Barnett (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Barnett passed his physical Monday, ultimately returning to practice for the first time since the beginning of training camp. Head coach DeMeco Ryans explained how it'll take some time for him to build up to being in game shape, but Barnett will have nearly four weeks to do so before Week 1 versus the Rams on Sept. 7.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Opens training camp on PUP list Barnett (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Barnett will open camp on the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll be eligible to return to practice and play at any point in the preseason. The linebacker re-signed with the Texans in the offseason and once healthy, he'll operate as a solid depth option on the defensive line.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Remaining in Houston Barnett is slated to re-sign with the Texans on a one-year, $5 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Barnett suited up for 16 regular-season games with Houston in 2024, in which span he racked up 26 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, plus two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also scored on a fumble return Week 11. After having found success as a rotational playmaker behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, Barnett's decision to run it back with the Texans for 2025 seems sensible for both sides.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Eagles star defensive end Brandon Graham, who famously strip-sacked Tom Brady for Philadelphia's first title, will play in the Super Bowl ag...

FEBRUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Eagles hero Brandon Graham returns from torn triceps to play in Super Bowl LIX

Injured Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham could make return for Super Bowl

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JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Solid production in 2024 Barnett finished the 2024 regular season with 26 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 16 games.

Impact Barnett saw a slight uptick in his production in 2024, while scoring a pair of touchdowns on fumble recoveries in Week 11 against the Cowboys and Week 18 versus the Titans. The defensive will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he'll potentially be looking for a new suitor in 2025.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texans enter playoffs rested after starters play sparingly in win over Titans

The Houston Texans are rested and ready for the playoffs after most of their starters played only sparingly in a win over Tennessee on Sunday to wrap up the regular season

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 5 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Derek Barnett picks up fumble, rumbles for 2nd TD of season Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett picked up a fourth quarter fumble by the Tennessee Titans and rumbled 36 yards for a touchdown.

JANUARY 5 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Scores on fumble return Barnett had one tackle, 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11.

Impact On a night when defensive end Will Anderson (ankle) was inactive, Barnett made an impact while filling the void. All of his activity came on one crazy play that proved to be the turning point in the game. Barnett stripped-sacked Cooper Rush. The ensuing fumble was recovered by Dallas offensive lineman Tyler Guyton, who attempted to advance the ball but had it dislodged from his grasp by Jalen Pitre. Re-enter Barnett, who scooped up the fumble on the bounce and went 28 yards untouched for a touchdown that made it a three-score game early in the fourth quarter. The sack was Barnett's third of the season and the TD his first since his rookie season in 2017, when as a member of the Eagles he returned a fumble for a score.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-1...

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Suiting up Barnett (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Patriots.

Impact Barnett closed the week with a full practice, paving the way for him to suit up in Week 6 and make his return after a one-week absence. The Tennessee product should fill a rotational role on the Texans' defensive line in New England.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Barnett (shoulder) is questionable for Houston's Week 6 matchup against the Patriots after logging a full practice Friday.

Impact Barnett finally logged a full practice after a DNP on Wednesday and a limited practice on Thursday. The 6-foot-3 defensive end missed out last week against the Bills, but hopefully his hiatus will cap at one game as the Texans travel to New England.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 5 Barnett (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

Impact Barnett likely sustained his shoulder injury during the Texans' Week 4 win over the Jaguars, and he was unable to practice all week. With both Barnett and Jerry Hughes (hip) missing Houston's Week 5 contest, expect Rashad Weaver to serve as the team's top rotational edge rusher.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans re-sign DE Derek Barnett, LB Neville Hewitt The Houston Texans on Monday re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett and linebacker Neville Hewitt.Both were unrestricted free agents.Financia...

APRIL 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans Re-Sign Derek Barnett to One-Year Deal The Houston Texans have found their third pass rusher for the 2024 season.

MARCH 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

"Unsung Hero": Texans react to Derek Barnett's contributions | Wild Card Round As Derek Barnett walked past the training room, Will Anderson Jr. saw him and took his fist and beat on his chest.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Derek Barnett by the numbers against Cleveland in NFL playoffs Former Vol Derek Barnett by the numbers against Cleveland in the NFL playoffs.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Derek Barnett leads Texans' charge on final sack of Joe Flacco Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett leads Texans' charge on final sack of Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • NFL.COM

Derek Barnett devours Flacco for Texans' first sack of Super Wild Card Weekend Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett devours Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco for Texans' first sack of Super Wild Card Weekend...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NFL.COM

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Injured Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham could make return for Super Bowl

Texans enter playoffs rested after starters play sparingly in win over Titans

Playoff-bound Texans cruise to 23-14 win over the Titans, who land No. 1 draft pick

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10