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Derrick Barnes fully recovered from knee injury, says Lions are 'building something great'
Derrick Barnes said he should be a full participant in offseason workouts and training camp after missing 14 Lions games with a knee injury in 2024.
Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes back for 'unfinished business'
Linebacker Derrick Barnes is the latest member of Detroit's 2021 draft class — Brad Holmes' first in Detroit — to reach a big payday.
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.
Derrick Barnes Is Cleared, Will Be Ready for Offseason Program
When Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3 of the 2024 season, his future was uncertain. In the final year of his rookie contract, the talented linebacker was forced to watch the remainder of the year from the sideline.
‘Unfinished business:’ Lions LB re-signed to continue building something great
Barnes said there was a feeling of unfinished business in Detroit, and he couldn’t ignore the desire to continue building the foundation he helped set. The linebacker is the fourth player from Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell’s first draft class to land an extension -- another aspect that pulled him back.
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.
Analyzing linebacker Derrick Barnes new contract with the Detroit Lions
Analyzing linebacker Derrick Barnes new contract with the Detroit Lions and what it means for Detroit ahead of free agency
Lions Sign Derrick Barnes to Three-Year Contract Extension
The Detroit Lions have handed out their first significant contract extension of the offseason, inking linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract worth $
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 guaranteed at the signing, multiple media outlets reported Friday.
Detroit Lions sign Derrick Barnes to 3-year contract extension, per reports
DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract extension. The extension is for three years and $25.5 million, with $16 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport. Barnes missed all but the first three games of the 2024-25 season due to injury, making 10 tackles and eight solo tackles.
Derrick Barnes is "back where I belong," to help Lions over the top
If he maintains his current trajectory, Barnes could turn into a bargain for the Lions. Last season was just a “glimpse of what I was becoming.”
LB Derrick Barnes agrees to 3-year deal with Detroit Lions, avoids free agency
The Lions are coming off a 15-2 season that ended with a divisional round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. They ...
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Lions veteran DE looks to prove his value after injury-shortened season
Seeing his return to Detroit as a blessing, Marcus Davenport is focused on proving he belongs as he prepares for a second ...
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Detroit Lions to cut special teams star Jalen Reeves-Maybin
A year after they signed him to the richest special-teams contract in NFL history, the Detroit Lions are ... and the Lions hope to re-sign several of their own free agents, including linebacker ...
Detroit Lions closing in on free agent CB D.J. Reed: 'That's what it's looking like'
D.J. Reed had 11 passes defensed in 14 games with the Jets last season and held opposing QBs to a passer rating of 80.4 on ...
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Lions CB Carlton Davis to Sign With New England Patriots
Derrick Barnes Believes Lions Are 'Unstoppable' When HealthyThe Detroit Lions will be in search of a new top cornerback for ...
Lions free agency tracker: Depth will be a priority for a team devastated by injuries last season
Follow every signing and trade with The Athletic’s live coverage of 2025 NFL free agency. Free agency is upon us, and the ...
What You Need to Know About Detroit Lions Legal Tampering
Lions general manager Brad Holmes has typically prioritized signing the team's own free agents. Prior to the legal tampering period, Detroit has already re-signed linebacker Derrick Barnes and ...