DERRICK BARNES NEWS

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

1 DAY AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Barnes get to Jackson for the sack Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on third down.

SEPTEMBER 23 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Hamilton on being more physical Linebackers coach Shaun Dion Hamilton speaks to reporters about LB Jack Campbell, LB Derrick Barnes and needing to be more detailed and phys...

SEPTEMBER 12 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Bears Week 2 preview On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Copilot+ PC, Tim Twentyman is joined by Dan Miller, Patrick Finley and D...

SEPTEMBER 12 • DETROITLIONS.COM