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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Derrick Barnes Had a One-Word Reaction to Saints' Overtime Two-Point Call
The Detroit Lions picked up an overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2026 season, and linebacker Derrick Barnes was among the stars of the day.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 13
Derrick Barnes shares special pregame moment with son
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes shared a special moment with his son before the team’s 2026 season opener. The pair showed up in matching Spider-Man suits, bringing a fun family moment to the buildup at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5
Derrick Barnes: 2025 Season Ended Up Becoming a 'Fluke'
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes now enters a linebackers room as an established veteran with five years experience under his belt. The departure of defensive leader Alex Anzalone and other veterans on defense has opened the door for Barnes, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell to lead Kelvin Sheppard's unit.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 17
Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes says everyone will look back and laugh at some of the troubles Detroit has had this season
The Detroit Lions are hanging on by a thread right now. They have three games left, and the margin of error for their season is very small. If they win these three games, they have a 94% chance of making the playoffs.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / The SportsRush / December 13
'I’m Like, What the…': Derrick Barnes Admits Lions Gave Him a Mini-Heart Attack by Drafting Amon-Ra St. Brown
The Detroit Lions have a few imports that are doing big things for them. Namely, their quarterback, Jared Goff. But what many consider the most talented roster in football was largely constructed through the draft.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / December 5
Lions overpower Cowboys 44–30 as Gibbs scores three TDs and Detroit boosts playoff odds
Detroit’s 44–30 win over Dallas on Thursday night reignited the Lions’ postseason surge. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three times as Detroit climbed to 8–5 and pulled within striking distance of a playoff spot.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 24
Lions LB Derrick Barnes Responds to Critics After Winston Touchdown
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes was actually very eager to talk about a trick play that resulted in New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston evading his tackle and finding his way into the end zone.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 28
Derrick Barnes makes a compelling case for Jared Goff as NFL MVP this season
Since 2021, the Detroit Lions have been led by Jared Goff, and given the importance of quarterback play around the NFL, that's a fact that has worked to their advantage in a big way.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 6
Hometown Heroes Helping Lions Stay Dominant
The Detroit Lions’ Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals had all the makings of a trap game – a road contest against a desperate, reeling opponent.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 28
Derrick Barnes has one person to thank the most for contract Lions gave him
Technically, before free agency started in March, the Detroit Lions re-signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $24 million contract with $16 million guaranteed.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 4, 2025
The Lions' biggest return from injury that no one is talking about
Aidan Hutchinson’s return from a gruesome leg injury that stopped a Defensive Player of the Year-caliber campaign in its tracks last year has no doubt been the most anticipated re-addition to the Detroit Lions’ defense ahead of 2025, and for good reason.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 15, 2025
Derrick Barnes Calls New DC More Aggressive Than Aaron Glenn
As the NFL preseason continues, the practices pick up in intensity. Wednesday was no different, as the Detroit Lions hosted the Miami Dolphins for their first joint practice of the season.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 24, 2025
Derrick Barnes looking forward to proving himself again after unfortunate injury
The Detroit Lions had so many injuries play out in 2024 that it's easy to see how fans lost track of who was in and out. One of the top names that didn't see much of the field was Derrick Barnes.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 24, 2025
Lions defense cannot shake injury bug as it bites two more players
As the Detroit Lions ramp back up to using pads during practice, it appears that they might need to consider trading those in for some bubble wrap and Advil as another day of training camp has led to two injuries to two key defenders for the Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 23, 2025
Projected Detroit Lions Starter Emotional in Return to Practice Field After Injury
The Detroit Lions have plenty of talent to work with on defense in Kelvin Sheppard's first season as coordinator, including familiar faces Aidan Hutchinson, Derrick Barnes and others on the verge of returning to regular season action from injury.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 20, 2025
NFC Notes: Derrick Barnes, Carrington Valentine, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Derrick Barnes plays the SAM linebacker role in the Lions’ defense. Detroit OLB coach David Carrao explained that the position requires Barnes to have a lot of different responsibilities.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 11, 2025
Derrick Barnes makes confident prediction after re-signing with Lions
The Detroit Lions weren't able to go all the way in 2024, but the hope is that the franchise can stay on the right track and achieve a level of consistency when it comes to winning.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 10, 2025
Derrick Barnes says he'll be ready for Lions' offseason program
A major injury in a contract year is never ideal, but that's what happened to Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes when he suffered a torn MCL and PCL in his right knee after being cut blocked in Week 3 last season against the Arizona Cardinals.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7, 2025
Lions LB to avoid free agency after striking new three-year deal
Derrick Barnes was on track for free agency, but that will no longer be the case. The fourth-year linebacker has agreed to remain in Detroit for the foreseeable future.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 13, 2024
Derrick Barnes Wants Cut Block Banned
Derrick Barnes chuckled as the game-winning kick by Jake Bates soared through the uprights, cementing the win for the Detroit Lions. In the immediate aftermath, the injured defender picked up his phone and responded to messages from friends who had reached out earlier joking with him about the Lions' chances of winning the game being diminshed.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9, 2024
Lions could be without fourth-year linebacker for remainder of season
The Detroit Lions aren't holding their breath for the return of injured linebacker Derrick Barnes this season.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24, 2024
Lions likely to place LB Derrick Barnes on injured reserve
Barnes was a fourth-round pick by the Lions in 2021 who appeared in 32 games with 10 starts across his first two NFL seasons before earning a starting role in 2023.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22, 2024
Lions' Derrick Barnes says Baker Mayfield tipped him off about interception
All the time Derrick Barnes put into preparing for his Lions’ divisional round playoff game against the Buccaneers on Sunday paid off in a big way.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5, 2024
Detroit Lions Derrick Barnes Says Fines Play a Part in Delivering Hits
This week, linebacker Derrick Barnes is balancing moving forward after being a part of a key play that didn't go his way against the Dallas Cowboys and having to discuss why he did not deliver what could have been the hit of the season on quarterback Dak Prescott. “It’s the NFL.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30, 2023
Troy Aikman obliterates Lions LB for atrocious missed sack
NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman leveled Detroit Lions LB Derrick Barnes for a missed sack against Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. The play ended with a 92-yard touchdown toss to CeeDee Lamb.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 23, 2023
Training-camp battles to watch on Lions defense
The Detroit Lions defense was awful in 2022, ranking last in the league in yards allowed. During the offseason, general manager Brad Holmes worked on improving and rebuilding the unit.
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