Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Fri 12/5/25 10:44 PM

Barnes recorded two tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes had a very modest tackle total, leaving him with three or fewer tackles in four of his last five games. However, he still made a big impact on the game, picking off a deflected Dak Prescott pass on the first play of the third quarter to set up a Detroit touchdown two plays later. That was the first interception of Barnes' career.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Wed 10/22/25 11:14 PM

Barnes tallied five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes tied for third on Detroit in tackles in the win. One of his stops was a second-quarter sack of Baker Mayfield for a six-yard loss. That pushed Barnes to 3.0 sacks on the campaign, setting a new career-high mark.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Tue 10/14/25 9:26 PM

Barnes finished with four tackles in a loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes had a quiet game against the Chiefs, posting a season-low four tackles. Through six weeks, he's tallied 38 stops, including 2.0 sacks.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Mon 10/6/25 10:19 PM

Barnes notched seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 37-24 victory against the Bengals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes finished second on Detroit in stops in the win. His final tackle was a sack of Jake Browning in the end zone late in the fourth quarter that resulted in a safety to essentially ice the outcome. Barnes has 2.0 sacks this season, which already ties the career-high mark he established as a rookie in 2021.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Tue 9/30/25 11:56 PM

Barnes compiled seven total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 34-10 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes remained rather consistent in terms of his production in Week 4, reaching at least six takedowns for the fourth consecutive game to open the year. The linebacker has now recorded 26 total tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, to this point in the season.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Fri 9/26/25 3:43 PM

Barnes (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Purdue product was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a knee injury. However, he upgraded to a full session Friday, suggesting he's ready to play in Sunday's affair. Barnes has recorded 19 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over Detroit's first three games this season. He's expected to serve as one of the team's top outside linebackers in Week 4.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Thu 9/25/25 5:48 PM

Barnes (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes has been working through a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Lions' 38-30 win over the Ravens on Monday. A full session Friday would likely clear Barnes of an injury tag heading into Sunday's home game against the Browns. The 2021 fourth-rounder has opened the regular season with 19 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three games.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Wed 9/24/25 7:40 PM

Barnes (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes was able to compile seven total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens, but he may have left the contest a little worse for wear. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Browns.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Tue 9/23/25 11:39 PM

Barnes posted seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 38-30 Week 3 win against the Ravens on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes registered one of Detroit's seven sacks when he brought down Lamar Jackson on a third-down play early in the fourth quarter, causing Baltimore to settle for a field goal. The veteran linebacker has recorded 19 tackles through three contests to begin the campaign.

Derrick Barnes
LB DET (8)
Fri 7/25/25 9:33 PM

Barnes (knee/finger) was cleared to practice Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barnes was limited to just three regular-season games in 2024 after injuring his MCL and PCL in Week 3 against the Cardinals. The 2021 fourth-rounder returned to practice earlier this week, and although he left Thursday's session early due to a finger injury, he was cleared to participate in Friday's session. Barnes logged 81 tackles (42 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2023.