Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Sun 12/28/25 5:55 PM
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Barnett recorded 2.0 sacks in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Barnett was able to get to Justin Herbert twice in the third quarter, sacking the quarterback on back-to-back plays. The defensive lineman has now compiled 3.0 sacks over the last two weeks, and he's up to 5.0 sacks on the season.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 10/24/25 6:14 PM
Derek Barnett
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Barnett (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Following limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Barnett logged a full practice Friday. Across six games this season, Barnett has recorded three tackles (one solo) on 29 percent of the defensive snaps.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Wed 10/22/25 8:57 PM
Derek Barnett
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Barnett was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.
EDGE Analysis
Barnett logged 27 tackles (21 on defense, six on special teams) without recording a tackle during the Texans' 27-19 loss to the Seahawks on Monday. It appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process, and his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against the 49ers on Sunday. The 2017 first-rounder has just three tackles (one solo) through six regular-season games.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Mon 8/11/25 8:37 PM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Wed 7/23/25 10:01 PM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Mon 3/10/25 1:36 PM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Sun 1/26/25 9:32 PM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Tue 11/19/24 9:21 AM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Sun 10/13/24 11:37 AM
Derek Barnett
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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.
Derek Barnett EDR/DE HOU (6) Fri 10/11/24 5:36 PM
Derek Barnett
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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.