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Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2026 NFL Regular Season Week 9: Lions vs Dolphins

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Tom Brady Wonders If Defenders Are Being Treated Fairly On Roughing The Passer Calls

Tom Brady wants officials to give defenses some grace when it comes to hitting the quarterback.

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Tom Brady Wonders If Defenders Are Being Treated Fairly On Roughing The Passer Calls

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

The return of safety Brian Branch from last season's Achilles injury makes Detroit one of the NFL’s scariest teams — and a title contender.

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Return Of The 'X-Factor': Brian Branch Makes Lions A Legit Super Bowl Contender

A flag-filled afternoon: Packers-Lions showdown overshadowed by rash of debatable penalties

Tom Brady criticized the officiating in the Green Bay Packers' game against the Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Officiating Under Fire: Packers, Tom Brady Question Controversial Calls vs. Lions

Eight flags, 81 yards and zero restraint post-game. The Green Bay Packers didn’t hold back on NFL officiating following a frustrating 20-17...

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Officiating Under Fire: Packers, Tom Brady Question Controversial Calls vs. Lions

Lions at Panthers Week 4 preview | The Official Detroit Lions Podcast Tim Twentyman and Brooke Kirchhofer discuss where the Lions stand through three weeks, talk with voice of the Lions Dan Miller about Detroit...

OCTOBER 2 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Notches eight stops in Week 3 Barnes registered eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 victory against the Jets.

Impact Barnes tied with D.J. Reed for the second-most tackles on Detroit behind Christian Izien (11). Barnes has been consistent to begin the campaign, recording between six and eight stops in each of his three games so far. He also has 2.0 sacks on the campaign, halfway to his career-high total over 17 regular-season contests last year.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes on defensive players LB Derrick Barnes speaks to the media about the skillset that S Chuck Clark has and how the defense overall has improved since Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 27 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Alex Anzalone decision is looking better everyday amid Buccaneers' struggles Derrick Barnes' big Week 1 already made their choice look good.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2026 NFL Regular Season Week 2: Lions at Bills

SEPTEMBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Barnes on defensive performance LB Derrick Barnes speaks with the media about the defensive performance against the Buffalo Bills and also what he can do better as a leader...

SEPTEMBER 18 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Picks up sack in loss Barnes recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills.

Impact The linebacker also had a big day in Week 1, finishing with six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups, including an interception. He's off to a strong start to the season despite Detroit's defensive struggles.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Big impact in Week 1 win Barnes recorded six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Lions' 31-30 overtime win over the Saints on Tuesday.

Impact Although Barnes wasn't listed as a starter on defense, his 77 defensive snaps were second-most among that position behind only Jack Campbell (90). Barnes set the tone for Detroit right out of half time, diving in front a Tyler Shough pass intended for Noah Fant to set the Lions up in Saints territory, leading to a one-yard touchdown run by Jahmyr Gibbs seven plays later. Barnes added a six-yard sack on the Saints' next offensive drive, and the sixth-year pro is off to a terrific start to the 2026 campaign. The Lions' defense will certainly be tested on a short week, hitting the road to take on the Bills on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lions hoping Jahmyr Gibbs can stay as productive despite losing backfield partner

The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Derrick Barnes' Spider-Man Day With His Son Somehow Got Even Better Derrick Barnes arrived with son Trey in matching Spider-Man suits, then brought the theme onto the field during a huge Lions performance.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Barnes on defensive performance LB Derrick Barnes speaks with the media about the defensive performance throughout Sunday's contest and the defense's confidence to close ou...

SEPTEMBER 14 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Barnes jumps the route to pick off Shough's pass attempt Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes intercepts the pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL s...

SEPTEMBER 13 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Devin White pushing for starting role with Lions after record-setting season with Raiders

Devin White finished last season as the NFL’s third-leading tackler

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Barnes on importance of competition LB Derrick Barnes talks with media about the importance of competition during Training Camp along with adapting to a new role in the defense...

JULY 30 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Barnes on his role on defense LB Derrick Barnes talks with media about his role as a veteran leader and implementing the fundamentals during Training Camp.

JULY 30 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Derrick Barnes: 2025 Season Ended Up Becoming a 'Fluke' Detroit Lions linebacker speaks on new leadership role, goals for 2026 season.

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Malcolm Rodriguez should be looking over his shoulder after Lions' Jimmy Rolder pick Rodriguez, and Derrick Barnes, should be wary.

APRIL 25 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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.

JANUARY 6 • 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

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