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Barnes on extension LB Derrick Barnes speaks on his extension and how excited he is to stay with the team.
MARCH 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions re-sign LB Derrick Barnes to contract extension through 2027 season The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have re-signed LB Derrick Barnes to a contract extension through the 2027 season.
MARCH 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Derrick Barnes photos View photos of Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes.
MARCH 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions and oft-injured DE Marcus Davenport agree on 1-year deal worth up to $4.75M, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million
MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Detroit Lions, linebacker Derrick Barnes agree to $25.5M extension Linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, he confirmed Friday on social med...
MARCH 7, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sticking around in Motor City Detroit signed Barnes (knee) to a three-year, $25.5 million extension Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Barnes only played in three games in the 2024 season due to suffering damage to his MCL and PCL in Week 3 at Arizona, and the Lions' defense seemed to feel the impact of his absence the rest of the way. He projects to start at one of Detroit's linebacker spots in 2025.
MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Reports: LB Derrick Barnes, Lions reach 3-year extension Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with $16 million of the deal fully guarante...
MARCH 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lions agree to three-year contract extension with linebacker Derrick Barnes | Sporting News The Detroit Lions and linebacker Derrick Barnes have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension. Here's a look at the details of t...
MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lions agree to three-year contract extension with linebacker Derrick Barnes | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions and linebacker Derrick Barnes have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension. Here's a look at the details of t...
MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Won't return this season Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday he does not expect Barnes (knee) to return from IR during the playoffs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Barnes landed on IR back in Week 3 due to a knee injury, and while it initially appeared he could make a push to retake the field late in the playoffs, the fourth-year linebacker will instead turn his full attention toward the 2025 campaign. He's slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

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 Lions
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says

Kwon Alexander has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions to bolster their banged-up linebacking corps
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games

The Detroit Lions are 2-1 thanks to a defense that has made up for a shaky start from what was expected to be a high-scoring offense
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press
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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Derrick Barnes improvement gives Detroit Lions chess piece they've been missing Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams ‘just put the whole world on notice’ but needs consistency
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Derrick Barnes details little things making big difference in pass rush Why Penei Sewell is fired up about Lions after heated practices with Giants
AUGUST 7, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Derrick Barnes, Detroit Lions, Linebacker Derrick Barnes is a 6-0.5, 241-pound Inside Linebacker from Louisville, KY.
JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
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