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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / August 23
Derek Barnett's New Deal Proves Texans Got a Steal on Jadeveon Clowney
A former piece of the Houston Texans' defense found a new home over the weekend. According to a report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign free agent defensive end Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5.5 million deal.
Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / August 23
Browns place DE Alex Wright on IR, add Derek Barnett
The Cleveland Browns placed starter Alex Wright on injured reserve Sunday and signed fellow defensive end Derek Barnett. Terms of Barnett's deal were not announced by the Browns, but ESPN reported it was a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million.
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 23
Browns Signing DE Derek Barnett, Placing DE Alex Wright On IR
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Browns are placing DE Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles and they now signing DE Derek Barnett to a one-year contract.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23
Browns To Sign DE Derek Barnett, Place DE Alex Wright On IR
The Browns are signing defensive end Derek Barnett, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The deal is worth up to $5.5MM. Unfortunately, the move appears to have been driven, at least in part, by injury.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 20
Derek Barnett Could Be the Bears' Smartest Low-Cost Edge Move Left
There are the big names still out there among edge rushers in free agency and they are obvious to even casual NFL observers. Jadeveon Clowney, Cameron Jordan and Joey Bosa all are proven veterans, true enough.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 11, 2025
Texans Activated DE Derek Barnett & DT Folorunso Fatukasi
The Texans activated DE Derek Barnett and DT Folorunso Fatukasi from the active/PUP list on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire. That means they’ve passed physicals and are ready to practice. Barnett, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2017.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / May 27, 2025
NFL Trade Watch: Texans’ Derek Barnett draws interest after league-leading fumble return scores
The Houston Texans feature one of the NFL’s top pass-rushing duos in defensive end Danielle Hunter and linebacker Will Anderson Jr., but another key contributor emerged in 2024: defensive end Derek Barnett.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 26, 2025
Texans' Pass Rusher Who Leads NFL in Unique Stat Named Top Trade Piece
The Houston Texans boast one of the NFL's best pass-rushing tandems in Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr., but they also have a very nice rotational piece along the edge who had a strong campaign for them in 2024: Derek Barnett.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / May 24, 2025
Texans Edge Rusher Among Most Underappreciated NFL Players
When Derek Barnett joined the Houston Texans midway through the 2023 season, there were questions about what type of player they would be getting. Through
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / May 23, 2025
Former Tennessee Vols standout named one of the most underappreciated players in the NFL
A former Tennessee Vols standout was named this week as one of the most underappreciated players in the NFL. NFL.com's Tom Blair named each AFC franchise's
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 24, 2025
Texans' Free Agency Decision Could Have Major Upside
The Houston Texans didn't waste any time changing up their roster from the group of last season entering this offseason, making multiple adjustments on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10, 2025
Texans to make flurry of moves to improve team's depth
Derek Barnett is staying in Houston, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. After being claimed off waivers by the Texans in 2023, Barnett remained with the club via a one-year, $2M pact last offseason and will sign a one-year, $5M deal this year.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / March 10, 2025
Texans agree to one-year deal with productive rotational pass-rusher
The Houston Texans are keeping one of their own. After adding Sheldon Rankins and Braxton Berrios to kick off the day, they came to terms with an in-house free agent, Derek Barnett.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10, 2025
Texans Re-Signing DE Derek Barnett To One-Year, $5M Deal
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Texans are re-signing DE Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5 million contract. Barnett, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2017.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 18, 2024
Watch Derek Barnett take over for the Texans in fourth quarter vs. Cowboys
Derek Barnett has had quite the second half for the Houston Texans against the Dallas Cowboys. During the third quarter of their Monday Night Football showdown, Barnett was flagged for a head slap while attempting to block a 64-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 20, 2024
Texans to re-sign Super Bowl-winning DE
Finding more playing time after becoming a Texans waiver claim last year, Derek Barnett will stick around.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2024
Two sneaky-good free agents for the Washington Commanders in 2024
The last-place Washington Commanders have lots of holes to fill. A league-high $96M in cap space should help, but they can’t pay top dollar for every free agent. Here are two that won’t break the bank.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 14, 2024
Pair of former Alabama players offer big praise for former Tennessee Vols standout
A pair of former Alabama Crimson Tide players had some big praise for a former Tennessee Vols standout this weekend. Former Vols edge rusher Derek Barnett
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24, 2023
Eagles waive former first-round DE
As mentioned in trade rumors before roster-cutdown day in August and prior to last month’s trade deadline, Derek Barnett did not end up being moved. The Eagles have since changed their tune.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / October 28, 2023
Eagles could be 'surprise sellers' at deadline, 'open' to trading former first-rounder
While not the game-changing presence the Eagles hoped for when they drafted him, he would be a serviceable rotational piece for a contending squad looking for added juice off the edge.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2023
Are the Browns gearing up for another big move?
The Browns have had another very active offseason under general manager Andrew Berry. But is the team preparing to make one last move before the start of the 2023 season?
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2023
Eagles former first-rounder wants out of Philadelphia, team doesn't want to trade him
While Barnett's presence in Philadelphia may feel unnecessary, a team can never have too many pass rushers, hence why the Eagles would like to keep him.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2023
Most overpaid, underpaid players in NFC East
NFL salaries can be tricky. Younger players often outperform their contracts while some veterans fail to meet expectations associated with larger deals. Here are the most overpaid and underpaid players for each team in the NFC East.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2023
One bounce-back candidate for every NFC East team
The AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award has been around since 1963. Washington’s Alex Smith and Philadelphia’s Michael Vick are the only NFC East players to win it, but these guys could join them in 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2023
Philadelphia Eagles stock up, stock down
Coming off a loss in Super Bowl LVII, the Philadelphia Eagles seem primed for another run. Here are players whose stock is trending up—and down—for 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2022
After signing with Eagles, Ndamukong Suh reveals what keeps him playing
Last season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Suh was still impactful, posting six sacks, 27 tackles (seven for loss), and 13 QB hits while playing 63 percent of the defensive snaps.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2022
Eagles bringing DE Derek Barnett back on two-year deal
Just like defensive tackle Fletcher Cox before him, defensive end Derek Barnett won't be going anywhere.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2021
Eagles believe DE Brandon Graham is done for season with torn Achilles?
Graham has started every game for the Eagles since 2018. Last season, he finished with eight sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 46 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and 16 quarterback hits.
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