Analyzing linebacker Derrick Barnes new contract with the Detroit Lions and what it means for Detroit ahead of free agency

Linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, he confirmed Friday on social media.

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes has worked diligently to earn his NFL contract extension. Since being drafted by general manager Brad Holmes in 2021, the former Purdue Boilermakers standout has improved as a player and is a part of the defensive core, along with veteran Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell.

The Detroit Lions have handed out their first significant contract extension of the offseason, inking linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract worth $

The Detroit Lions are returning a big piece of their linebacking room, agreeing to terms with pending free agent Derrick Barnes.

The Detroit Lions signed one of their starters, who was rumored to be of interest to Jets coach Aaron Glenn, to a $25.5 million extension

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DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract extension. The extension is for three years and $25.5 million, with $16 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport. Barnes missed all but the first three games of the 2024-25 season due to injury, making 10 tackles and eight solo tackles.

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes agreed to a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with $16 million of the deal fully guaranteed at the signing, multiple media outlets reported Friday.