Instead of testing the free agent market this week, veteran linebacker Derrick Barnes said it was a simple decision for him to re-sign with the Detroit Lions Monday on a new three-year contract. "I ...

The Detroit Lions haven't been very active in free agency, as the team already boasts one of the most well-rounded rosters in football and is coming off a dominant 15-2 season in 2024.

The Lions not only have to pay mid-round picks who have panned out, like Derrick Barnes’ $24 million deal this offseason, but ...

D.J. Reed is expected to take over as the Lions' No. 1 cornerback this fall, while Grant Staurd and Roy Lopez should have ...

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions' new $25.5 million man, linebacker Derrick Barnes, was reaching the end of his press conference when a teammate crashed the party. From the back of the Lions ...

March 7 (UPI) --Linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, he confirmed ... ago Former NFL safety Matt Stevens dies at 51 March ...

Derrick Barnes did a little bit of everything for the Detroit Lions' defense last fall — well enough in a small sample size that the team didn't want to risk losing him to free agency next week.

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes admitted he was slightly concerned the organization may not seek to re-sign him after he suffered a significant knee injury. In the Lions Week 3 win against ...

Derrick Barnes will continue to be a key piece of the Detroit Lions defense. On Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the former Purdue linebacker has agreed to a lucrative contract ...

With this move, the Lions commit to another one of the foundational players from the beginning of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell's Detroit tenure in 2021. Barnes was taken ...

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 08: Derrick Barnes #55 of the Detroit Lions lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on September 8, 2024 in Detroit ...

He played 111 defensive snaps and 176 on special teams in nine games in Detroit. He tied for third on the team with five special teams tackles and finished with 12 total tackles and half a sack. The ...