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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

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MARCH 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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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.

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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

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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

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

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 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

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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Leaves game with knee injury Barnes (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the 49ers.

Impact Barnes sustained the knee injury on the 49ers' first drive of the game. While he's sidelined, James Houston and Jalen Reeves-Maybin are candidates to see more snaps at outside linebacker alongside starter Jack Campbell.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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