JUNE 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
DERRICK BARNES #55 - LINEBACKER - DETROIT LIONS
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Lions LB Derrick Barnes 'Studying' Game Even More Derrick Barnes says Detroit is playing with heightened energy in 2023 OTAs.
Good to go Barnes (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game versus the Panthers.
Impact Barnes has been sidelined for the Lions' previous two games while nursing a knee injury. However, he logged limited workloads at practice all this week and appears to be ready to return to his usual role, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Barnes (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Impact Barnes has missed the last two games while dealing with a knee injury, though it appears he could be in line to return after returning to practice in a limited fashion Week 16. The second-year linebacker has recorded 39 tackles, one sack and one pass defended over 12 games this season, and he'll likely return to a rotational role alongside Malcolm Rodriguez and Alex Anzalone when healthy again.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Barnes (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact Barnes couldn't practice in any capacity during the week and is now set for his second consecutive absence. The Lions used a committee to account for Barnes' absence in Week 14, and that seems to be the most likely outcome again against the Jets.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Barnes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Impact Barnes didn't practice at all during Week 14 prep due to a knee injury he presumably suffered in Week 13, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. In Barnes' absence, James Houston, Anthony Pittman and Chris Board are candidates for increased snaps.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seven stops in massive win Barnes recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 31-18 victory versus the Giants.
Impact Barnes logged his third-best tackling performance of the season as the Lions rolled over the Giants in Week 11. While the linebacker did the majority of his work on defense (36 snaps), he also added one solo tackle over his 14 special-teams snaps. After playing just 88 defensive snaps and totaling 13 tackles over the first seven weeks of the season, Barnes has totaled 21 tackles while playing 119 of his 137 snaps on defense over the past three weeks.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LB Derrick Barnes gets slimed by teammates The Detroit Lions' defense won this week's NVP award and chose to slime linebacker Derrick Barnes.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
LB Derrick Barnes gets slimed Watch Detroit Lions LB Derrick Barnes get slimed as part of the Lions' defense winning the 2022 Week 9 NVP.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions' big day on defense: How Kerby Joseph, Derrick Barnes stopped the Packers The Lions won 15-9 on Sunday thanks to strong efforts from young defensive players, including Joseph, Barnes and Jerry Jacobs.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Leads big defensive effort Barnes recorded 12 tackles (four solo), including one sack, and added one pass defensed in the Week 9 15-9 win over Green Bay.
Impact Detroit's defense stymied Aaron Rodgers and the Packers all afternoon, and Barnes played a big part in that, more than doubling his previous season high with 12 stops. He also registered his first sack of the campaign when he brought down Rodgers after Green Bay had passed midfield late in the second quarter. Barnes played on 67 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in the victory, by far his highest number so far this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions Studs and Duds: Derrick Barnes and Kerby Joseph Shine Lions young players shine in victory over Packers.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Lions' Derrick Barnes hitting groove in second camp, pushing for starting linebacker job As outside expectations have seemingly dimmed for the Lions' Derrick Barnes, things are\u00a0starting to click as he finishes his second tra...
AUGUST 26, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Derrick Barnes Looking to Grow as 'Mental' Linebacker Read more on how Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes aims on continuing to grow, going into his second NFL season.
AUGUST 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lions rookie linebacker Rodriguez eyeing starting spot
Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has become a surprising star on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” — and the sixth-round selection from Oklahoma State has a shot to start in Wee...AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Linebackers Coach Kelvin Sheppard: Derrick Barnes Is Coming Detroit Lions are quite happy in the progress of second-year linebacker Derrick Barnes.
AUGUST 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Linebackers Coach Kelvin Sheppard: Derrick Barnes Is Coming Detroit Lions are quite happy in the progress of second-year linebacker Derrick Barnes.
AUGUST 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Derrick Barnes on Dan Campbell's Team Meeting: 'I Love That Man' Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes is benefiting from a subtle change in Aaron Glenn’s defense.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell
The Detroit Lions are optimistic that the needs they addressed in the offseason will make the second year under coach Dan Campbell much better than the first in 2021 when they won...JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 Stat Prediction for Derrick Barnes SI All Lions provides its stat prediction for Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes in 2022.
JULY 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
2022 Stat Prediction for Derrick Barnes SI All Lions provides its stat prediction for Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes in 2022.
JULY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Derrick Barnes paying it forward to Boys & Girls Club after his own inspiring story 'He's been all business': Aidan Hutchinson impressing Detroit Lions teammates, coaches already
JUNE 24, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Look: Lions Derrick Barnes Visits Cincinnati Boys and Girls Club Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes, similar to Andrew Whitworth, visits a Boys and Girls Club.
JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions LB Derrick Barnes savors lessons from Alex Anzalone, Jarrad Davis ahead of Year 2 Detroit Lions mailbag: What does progress look like in 2022?
JUNE 2, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Derrick Barnes on Linebacker Competition: Best Man Wins Derrick Barnes is entering his second season in the National Football League.
MAY 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
In mix for starting role Barnes is expected to compete for a starting role at linebacker in 2022, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Impact With Alex Anzalone and Jalen Reeves-Maybin scheduled for unrestricted free agency next month, Barnes and Josh Woods technically enter the offseason atop the depth chart at inside linebacker. However, the 2021 fourth-round pick may have a stronger hold on his perch than the undrafted Woods, who has 20 fewer tackles through four years than Barnes racked up during his rookie season alone. Unless Detroit makes more than one significant investment at the position this offseason, Barnes seems like a good bet to earn an IDP-friendly role in 2022 and possibly beyond.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
