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Former Tennessee Vols standout Derek Barnett lands new NFL deal

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Mar 20, 2024 6:04 PM ET

Former Tennessee Vols standout Derek Barnett landed a new NFL deal on Wednesday.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Barnett agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Houston Texans.

DE Derek Barnett agreed to terms on a one-year deal back with the #Texans, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 20, 2024

Barnett, a first round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft, finished the 2023 season with the Texans after getting released by the Eagles.

The former Vol, who is Tennessee's all-time leader in career sacks, had a terrific finish to the season in Houston. Barnett totaled 2.5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits in just six games with the Texans.

Barnett, who turns 28 this summer, appears to have his NFL career back on track after struggling with injuries and poor performance during his last couple of seasons in Philadelphia.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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