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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

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions vs. Bears 2025 Week 2 Preview | Twentyman in the Huddle

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season week 1: Lions at Packers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Barnes on making corrections LB Derrick Barnes speaks to the media about being back on the field and corrections needing to be made going forward.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Barnes on how the defense looks LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about defense executing and applying pressure to offense, and the competitive nature of the team.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Barnes on how defense looks LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about defense executing and applying pressure to offense, and the competitive nature of the team.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Practices Friday Barnes (knee) was cleared to practice Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Barnes was limited to just three regular-season games in 2024 after injuring his MCL and PCL in Week 3 against the Cardinals. He opted to stay in Detroit after signing a three-year, $25.5 million contract in March, and the 2021 fourth-rounder has progressed enough in his rehab to return to practice. Barnes logged 81 tackles (42 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumbles over 16 regular-season games in 2023.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions CB Terrion Arnold returns to practice field, having strong start to training camp Derrick Barnes, who left practice Thursday with a finger injury, will not miss any practice time, Lions coach Dan Campbell said

JULY 25, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Lions Offensive Line Is a Work in Progress a Year After Being Among NFL's Best

From one of the best O-lines in the NFL last year to a work in progress. That's one of the Lions' priorities with the start of training camp...

JULY 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lions Offensive Line Is a Work in Progress a Year After Being Among NFL's Best

Derrick Barnes looking forward to proving himself again after unfortunate injury Derrick Barnes is very hungry upon his healthy return to the Detroit Lions' defense.

JULY 24, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Projected Detroit Lions Starter Emotional in Return to Practice Field After Injury The Detroit Lions have plenty of talent to work with on defense in Kelvin Sheppard’s first season as coordinator, including familiar faces A...

JULY 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

These Are Best Things We Heard Monday at Lions Training Camp Notable Detroit Lions training camp quotes from Derrick Barnes, Taylor Decker.

JULY 21, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Barnes on excitement for 2025 season Linebacker Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about his excitement for the upcoming season, his impressions of Defensive Coordinator Kelvin...

JULY 21, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

What Barnes' return to lineup means for Lions' defense Getting versatile linebacker Derrick Barnes back in the lineup will be big for the Detroit Lions' defense this upcoming season.

JUNE 12, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions $25 million decision listed among most head-scratching of offseason | Sporting News The Detroit Lions have typically made smart moves of late, but the re-signing of Derrick Barnes was a strange move.

MAY 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnes ready to tackle 'unfinished business' after re-signing with Lions Linebacker Derrick Barnes said it was an easy decision to re-sign with the Detroit Lions Monday instead of testing the free-agent market.

MARCH 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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Lions Offensive Line Is a Work in Progress a Year After Being Among NFL's Best

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says