FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
DERRICK BARNES #55 - LINEBACKER - DETROIT LIONS
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2021 Rookie Review: Derrick Barnes photos View photos of Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes during his first year with the team
Lions LB Derrick Barnes was a centerpiece of Andrew Whitworth's Walter Payton Man of the Year acceptance speech Rams LT Andrew Whitworth shared the story of mentoring Barnes as a youth and then playing against him in the NFL
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Andrew Whitworth shares story about Derrick Barnes during WPMOY speech Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth wins 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and shares a story about Detroit Lions linebacke...
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Andrew Whitworth tells Derrick Barnes story during Walter Payton Man of the Year speech Former Bengals and current Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth accepted the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Thursday night.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM
Detroit Free Press Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown shined this season, while Levi Onwuzurike and Derrick Barnes were disappointments
JANUARY 13, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Lions' Brad Holmes still high on Levi Onwuzurike, Derrick Barnes after rookie struggles Holmes remains high on Barnes and Onwuzurike, acknowledging he figured it might take a little longer for each to round into form.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did
Washington is using benches adorned with its logo for the game at the Cowboys after Dallas did the same thing when visiting its NFC East rival two weeks agoDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
High hopes haven't waned for Detroit Lions' Derrick Barnes: 'He's going to be a good player' Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone has missed 4 defensive snaps all season, but could cede some playing time to Derrick Barnes and Josh Woods th...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Surging Steelers look to keep woeful Detroit winless
The Pittsburgh Steelers carry a four-game winning streak into a meeting with the reeling Detroit LionsNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies seven tackles Barnes had seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 44-6 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Barnes played only 24 defensive snaps in the blowout loss but was consistently around the ball and tied for the team lead in tackles. The rookie fourth-round pick has yet to play more than a rotational role so far this season.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Let me tell you how old you are': Rams' Andrew Whitworth, Lions' Derrick Barnes share special moment postgame Detroit rookie Derrick Barnes couldn't wait to speak to 16-year NFL veteran Andrew Whitworth after last week's game vs. the Rams.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Makes nine stops Barnes recorded nine tackles and a pass defended in Sunday's 34-11 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Barnes played just under half of the defensive snaps, though that didn't stop him from leading the team in tackles. After recording only six stops through three games to begin the campaign, Barnes has combined to tally 20 tackles across his last three contests.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lions cut LB Jamie Collins, a week after trying to trade him
The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade himSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions rookie Derrick Barnes poised for larger role vs. Ravens After not playing a defensive snap in Monday loss to the Packers, Barnes is primed for a big role when the Ravens roll into town Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Lions searching for a defensive base after two weeks
Two games into the season, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is still trying to find a foundation for his struggling defenseSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEY QUESTIONS: Will rookie LB Derrick Barnes see more playing time? Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell’s Tuesday press conference.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Detroit Lions stock watch: Won't be long until rookie Derrick Barnes plays more A fourth-round pick out of Purdue, Derrick Barnes has played sparingly on defense through the season's first two games
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • FREEP.COM
One day following Derrick Barnes' every move at Lions training camp Barnes is still developing at linebacker, but the rookie is showing his vast potential for the Lions in practice and in preseason games.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lions risers and fallers: Julian Okwara, Derrick Barnes up; Jahlani Tavai down A look at who stood out, for good and bad reasons, in the Lions' preseason loss to the Bills on Friday night.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Detroit Lions pull Austin Bryant off PUP list; Derrick Barnes dealing with hamstring pull Austin Bryant, a 4th-round pick out of Clemson in 2019, has played sparingly in his first two seasons, appearing in just 10 of a possible 32...
AUGUST 3, 2021 • FREEP.COM
GET TO KNOW: Linebacker Derrick Barnes Get to know the Lions' fourth-round pick Derrick Barnes.
JULY 15, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
THE DAILY DRIVE: What we learned about Derrick Barnes by rewatching the Lions linebacker’s college tape Ex-Detroit Lions S Tommy Vaughn diagnosed with CTE: 'I truly understand my daddy even more' (subscription required)
JUNE 16, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Lions' Derrick Barnes: 'I can't wait to do something great here in Detroit' Justin Rogers talks to Lions rookie linebacker Derrick Barnes about learning from Chris Spielman, a special Lions advisor.
MAY 18, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Dan Campbell: Derrick Barnes will wear No. 55 and play the MIKE LB role Campbell got very excited in talking about Barnes’ versatility as an inside backer
MAY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Purdue's Derrick Barnes: 'You can't be great if you're not willing to listen' Justin Rogers talks to Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes, who was selected by the Lions in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
MAY 3, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
