Barnett (undisclosed) was activated from the active/PUP list Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett passed his physical Monday, ultimately returning to practice for the first time since the beginning of training camp. Head coach DeMeco Ryans explained how it'll take some time for him to build up to being in game shape, but Barnett will have nearly four weeks to do so before Week 1 versus the Rams on Sept. 7.

Barnett (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Texans on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett will open camp on the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll be eligible to return to practice and play at any point in the preseason. The linebacker re-signed with the Texans in the offseason and once healthy, he'll operate as a solid depth option on the defensive line.

Barnett is slated to re-sign with the Texans on a one-year, $5 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett suited up for 16 regular-season games with Houston in 2024, in which span he racked up 26 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, plus two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also scored on a fumble return Week 11. After having found success as a rotational playmaker behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, Barnett's decision to run it back with the Texans for 2025 seems sensible for both sides.

Barnett finished the 2024 regular season with 26 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett saw a slight uptick in his production in 2024, and scored a pair of touchdowns on fumble recoveries in Week 11 against the Cowboys and Week 18 versus the Titans. Barnett will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he'll potentially be looking for a new suitor in 2025.

Barnett had one tackle, 1.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11.

EDGE Analysis

On a night when defensive end Will Anderson (ankle) was inactive, Barnett made an impact while filling the void. All of his activity came on one crazy play that proved to be the turning point in the game. Barnett stripped-sacked Cooper Rush. The ensuing fumble was recovered by Dallas offensive lineman Tyler Guyton, who attempted to advance the ball but had it dislodged from his grasp by Jalen Pitre. Re-enter Barnett, who scooped up the fumble on the bounce and went 28 yards untouched for a touchdown that made it a three-score game early in the fourth quarter. The sack was Barnett's third of the season and the TD his first since his rookie season in 2017, when as a member of the Eagles he returned a fumble for a score.

Barnett (shoulder) is active Sunday against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett closed the week with a full practice, paving the way for him to suit up in Week 6 and make his return after a one-week absence. The Tennessee product should fill a rotational role on the Texans' defensive line in New England.

Barnett (shoulder) is questionable for Houston's Week 6 matchup against the Patriots after logging a full practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett finally logged a full practice after a DNP on Wednesday and a limited practice on Thursday. The 6-foot-3 defensive end missed out last week against the Bills, but hopefully his hiatus will cap at one game as the Texans travel to New England.

Barnett (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett likely sustained his shoulder injury during the Texans' Week 4 win over the Jaguars, and he was unable to practice all week. With both Barnett and Jerry Hughes (hip) missing Houston's Week 5 contest, expect Rashad Weaver to serve as the team's top rotational edge rusher.

Barnett is slated to sign to a one-year deal to remain with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

In six regular-season games after being claimed off waivers from the Eagles last November, Barnett recorded 19 tackles and 2.5 sack with the Texans. Now that's elected to stay put in 2024, the 2017 first-rounder will provide Houston with valuable defensive end depth behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.

Barnett was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnett was waived by the Eagles on Friday in the middle of his seventh season with the team. His move to Houston will come after appearing in eight games during the 2023 campaign with Philadelphia, seeing just 88 snaps on defense and recording three tackles.