Barnes could earn back his rightful spot as the Lions' starting SAM in training camp.

Surprise offseason medical concerns are extremely common in the NFL. Surgeries frequently happen in the offseason - some are disclosed, some are undisclosed. There was a mild concern with Derrick ...

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 ...

Before 2025 free agency even started, the Detroit Lions made a move to retain another of their homegrown players. With some likely competition if he hit the open market in mind, linebacker Derrick ...

Derrick Barnes’ 2025 season did not always come with the loudest headlines, but by year’s end it was impossible to ignore his impact on the Detroit Lions’ defense. Reliable availability, steady ...

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. While Goff was ...

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes chases down Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a sack inside the Vikings 5-yard line. Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding defensive ...

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes bursts through the backfield to sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a 6-yard sack. Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding ...