DETROIT -- Derrick Barnes was all smiles.
After reaching a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension to remain with the Detroit Lions, the linebacker's young son, Trey, accompanied him at his news conference at the team's training facility on March. 10.
The Barnes family has committed to Detroit through 2027.
The 25-year-old felt it was an easy decision to re-sign with the team after a record-setting 15-win season, instead of testing the free agent market.
"Let's run it back for sure," Barnes told new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and head coach Dan Campbell during their meeting to discuss the deal.