Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen
Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit LionsNOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DERRICK BARNES #55 - LINEBACKER - DETROIT LIONS
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Could return later this season? Barnes (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he's not ruling out a return this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Barnes has been sidelined since sustaining injuries to his MCL and PCL in Detroit's Week 3 win over the Cardinals. He indicated there's a chance of a return this year, but it sounded as if the odds appear slim. The fourth-year pro recorded 10 total tackles and one pass defended across 114 defensive snaps before sustaining his injuries. If he's able to return later this season, he'll likely serve as a depth piece in the Lions' linebacker corps.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return this season Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the team will be fortunate to get Barnes (knee) back at any point this year, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barnes was placed on injured reserve Sept. 24 after suffering the injury in Week 3 against the Cardinals. Although the details of his injury are not known, it has been mentioned previously by Campbell that he would miss a significant amount of time.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Officially placed on IR The Lions placed Barnes (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Barnes will miss at least Detroit's next four games due to a knee injury sustained in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals. Coach Dan Campbell alluded to a significant recovery timetable for Barnes, so it's possible the starting linebacker could be out longer. Malcolm Rodriguez played a season-high 87 percent of defensive snaps Week 3 and figures to continue handling an expanded role versus the Seahawks on Sunday.
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Out for foreseeable future Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Barnes (knee) will miss "a significant amount of time," Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Barnes was carted off during the second quarter of Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals with a knee injury. Though Campbell didn't go into details regarding the nature of Barnes' knee injury while the Lions await a second opinion, the 25-year-old linebacker is expected to be placed on injured reserve, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Barnes recorded 10 tackles and one pass breakup through the Lions' first three games.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Out for foreseeable future Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday that Barnes (knee) will miss "a significant amount of time," Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Barnes was carted off during the second quarter of Sunday's win with a knee injury, and following Campbell's comments Monday, it appears Barnes won't be returning to the field anytime soon. Campbell also told reporters that the Lions are searching for second opinions on Barnes' knee, but the 25-year-old is expected to be placed on injured reserve and miss significant time regardless, per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out Sunday The Lions downgraded Barnes (knee) to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Barnes was carted to the locker room in the first half, so this was the logical endgame for the linebacker. Jack Campbell and Malcolm Rodriguez are likely to soak up the snaps for Detroit in the linebacker corps.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Carted off with knee injury Barnes exited Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury and is questionable to return, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Barnes had to be carted to the locker room in the second quarter. Prior to leaving, Barnes recorded one tackle (one solo). Starting LB Alex Anzalone (concussion) is already inactive for Week 3. Ben Niemann and Jalen Reeves-Maybin will be next up for snaps at linebacker for Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Carted with knee injury Barnes exited Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a knee injury and is questionable to return, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Barnes had to be carted to the locker room in the second quarter. Prior to leaving, Barnes recorded one tackle (one solo). Starting LB Alex Anzalone (concussion) is already inactive for Week 3. Ben Niemann and Jalen Reeves-Maybin will be next up for snaps at linebacker for Detroit.
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Leaves game with knee injury Barnes (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.
Impact Barnes sustained the knee injury on the 49ers' first drive of the game. While he's sidelined, James Houston and Jalen Reeves-Maybin are candidates to see more snaps at outside linebacker alongside starter Jack Campbell.
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Whiffs with chance at safety Barnes recorded five tackles (three solo) in Saturday's 20-19 loss at Dallas.
Impact Barnes looked like he was more or less back to his old self in his return from his shoulder injury, racking up tackles at a rate similar to what he had the rest of the season up to Week 17. However, he'll probably remember Saturday's game for a tackle he didn't make, when he came in unblocked on a blitz and missed a clear shot at Dak Prescott in the Cowboys' end zone. Barnes' missed opportunity for a safety turned into a 92-yard catch and run for CeeDee Lamb, which was arguably the difference in a one-point loss. Detroit hosts the Vikings in Week 18.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive as expected Barnes (shoulder) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Barnes suffered a shoulder injury in the Lions' Week 15 win over the Broncos, and he was listed as doubtful after a week of limited practice sessions, so it's no surprise that he'll miss the team's Christmas Eve divisional contest. Jalen Reeves-Maybin is expected to see more work in Detroit's linebacker corps with Barnes missing time.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers shoulder injury Barnes is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Broncos due to a shoulder injury, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Barnes was hurt in the second quarter and was spotted doing range of motion tests with the training staff before exiting the contest. The severity of the issue remains unclear.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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