However, the Lions found his niche in his third NFL season and he thrived as a result. Barnes, who played more off the edge during his college days at Purdue, started playing more as a blitzing ...

His versatility — dropping into coverage, rushing the passer, and even lining up as an edge rusher when needed — was a key missing piece from the Lions’ front seven. With Barnes sidelined ...

In a January 27 article discussing what he has been hearing at the Shrine Bowl, Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline revealed that he was told Glenn would target Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes this offseason.

With an early-season injury to Derrick Barnes, the Lions were forced to rely more on players who were viewed as depth pieces early in the year. Malcolm Rodriguez was extremely productive before ...

Glenn is apparently going to pursue Lions pending free agents, as well. Per Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the expectation is that the new Jets head coach will target linebacker Derrick Barnes and ...

Linebackers typically don’t break the bank in free agency, particularly ones with four career sacks, so the Lions may be able to re-sign Barnes on a cap-friendly short-term deal. Cons ...

The hiring of linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard as the new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator brings some much needed continuity to a staff that is continuing to take on a new form amid an ...

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