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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.
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.
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.
‘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 show confidence in Derrick Barnes knee recovery with new 3-year contract
As widely reported, Derrick Barnes has signed a 3-year contract for $25.5 million with $16 million guaranteed. This is big news as he is coming off a significant knee injury. This Lions ' 4th-round pick from 2021 had finished out his four-year rookie contract and was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in the next few days.
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.
Lions reportedly re-signing LB Derrick Barnes to three-year deal
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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 $
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 media.
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.”
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Lions free agency live tracker: Contract details emerge on LB’s extension
Free agents can't officially sign until Wednesday, but expect a couple of busy days around the league as negotiations begin.
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 ...
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 ...
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Award-Winning Author Derrick Barnes to Join National Black Writers Conference 2025
The annual conference at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, between March 27 through March 29, specifically targets Young Adult and ...