Just days before the 2025 NFL free agency period is set to begin, NFL Network has reported that the Detroit Lions have re-signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract extension.
Let’s take a look at how this signing will impact the Lions roster now and in the future.
Origin story
Barnes was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft and carved out a role in the Lions scheme over the past four seasons. Originally deployed as a special teams weapon, Barnes also rotated in at WILL linebacker over his first two seasons.