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Resurgent 2025 campaign Barnes recorded 78 total tackles (40 solo), including 4.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 17 games during the regular season.

Impact Barnes was able to return to form in 2025 after being limited to just three contests in 2024 due to a knee injury. The linebacker was able exceed 70 total tackles for the second time in his five-year career while his 4.0 sacks matched his previous four years combined. Additionally, he was able to secure his first career interception in the team's Week 14 win over the Cowboys. Barnes will now enter the second season of his three-year contract with Detroit in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Forces key turnover in win Barnes recorded two tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Barnes had a very modest tackle total, leaving him with three or fewer tackles in four of his last five games. However, he still made a big impact on the game, picking off a deflected Dak Prescott pass on the first play of the third quarter to set up a Detroit touchdown two plays later. That was the first interception of Barnes' career.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes on fighting through adversity LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about the defense fighting through adversity in the Lions' 34-27 OT win vs the New York Giants

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions Forced to Take Little-Known Defender More Seriously as Derrick Barnes Struggles Detroit Lions’ linebacker Derrick Barnes’s recent struggles continued in the team’s crushing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Barnes on defensive chemistry LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about the Lions' defensive chemistry after the Week 11 game vs the Philadelphia Eagles.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 11: Lions at Eagles

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derrick Barnes makes a compelling case for Jared Goff as NFL MVP this season Is Jared Goff an MVP candidate this season? Linebacker Derrick Barnes reveals why he should be.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions LB Derrick Barnes joins 'GMFB' to discuss Detroit's defense Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss team's defense and his recovery from injury.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Posts sack in Week 7 victory Barnes tallied five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Barnes tied for third on Detroit in tackles in the win. One of his stops was a second-quarter sack of Baker Mayfield for a six-yard loss. That pushed Barnes to 3.0 sacks on the campaign, setting a new career-high mark.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes on defense's performance vs Buccaneers LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about the defense's performance vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Barnes gets to Mayfield for 6-yard sack Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes bursts through the backfield to sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a 6-yard sa...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 7: Lions vs. Buccaneers

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derrick Barnes engulfs Baker Mayfield for 6-yard sack Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes bursts through the backfield to sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a 6-yard sa...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

Notches four stops in Week 6 loss Barnes finished with four tackles in a loss to Kansas City on Sunday.

Impact Barnes had a quiet game against the Chiefs, posting a season-low four tackles. Through six weeks, he's tallied 38 stops, including 2.0 sacks.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sack results in safety in Week 5 Barnes notched seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 37-24 victory against the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Barnes finished second on Detroit in stops in the win. His final tackle was a sack of Jake Browning in the end zone late in the fourth quarter that resulted in a safety to essentially ice the outcome. Barnes has 2.0 sacks this season, which already ties the career-high mark he established as a rookie in 2021.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes on big performance vs Bengals LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters after his big performance vs the Bengals in the Lions' 37-24 win in Week 5.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes sacks Bengals QB Jake Browning for safety in NFL Week 5 Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes, in his fifth NFL season, is a former Holy Cross High School standout.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24

David Montgomery ran for a touchdown and threw for one on a trick play in his hometown and the Detroit Lions rolled to their fourth straight win, 37-24 over the reeling Cincinnati...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Seven stops in win Barnes compiled seven total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 34-10 win over Cleveland.

Impact Barnes remained rather consistent in terms of his production in Week 4, reaching at least six takedowns for the fourth consecutive game to open the year. The linebacker has now recorded 26 total tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, to this point in the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven stops in win Barnes compiled seven total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 34-10 win over Cleveland.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Barnes has one person to thank most for contract Lions gave him Derrick Barnes got what landed as an eye-opening contract from the Lions in March, and he has one person to thank for that the most.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Past knee injury Barnes (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Purdue product was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury. However, he upgraded to a full session Friday, suggesting he's ready to play in Sunday's affair. Barnes has recorded 19 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over Detroit's first three games this season. He's expected to serve as one of the team's top outside linebackers in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice Barnes (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Barnes has been working through a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Lions' 38-30 win over the Ravens on Monday. A full session Friday would likely clear Barnes of an injury tag heading into Sunday's home game against the Browns. The 2021 fourth-rounder has opened the regular season with 19 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered limited Wednesday Barnes (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

Impact Barnes was able to compile seven total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens, but he may have left the contest a little worse for wear. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first sack Monday Barnes posted seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 38-30 Week 3 win against the Ravens on Monday.

Impact Barnes registered one of Detroit's seven sacks when he brought down Lamar Jackson on a third-down play early in the fourth quarter, causing Baltimore to settle for a field goal. The veteran linebacker has recorded 19 tackles through three contests to begin the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24