Derrick Barnes would have had options in free agency, perhaps with his former defensive coordinator and the New York Jets or the Detroit Lions' old defensive line coach and the New England Patriots.

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions' new $25.5 million man, linebacker Derrick Barnes, was reaching the end of his press conference when a teammate crashed the party. From the back of the Lions ...

Even with the injury, the Lions saw value in retaining Barnes ahead of the start of NFL free agency. He is returning to the Lions on a three-year, $25.5 million contract with $16 million guaranteed.

Just days before the 2025 NFL free agency period is set to begin, NFL Network has reported that the Detroit Lions have ...

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes admitted he was slightly concerned the organization may not seek to re-sign him after he suffered a significant knee injury. In the Lions Week 3 win against ...