On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25.5 million. It’s the first major re-signing the Lions have made this offseason, and also one of the most interesting. We knew the Lions quite fond of Barnes and his play, but given he’s coming off a serious, season-ending injury, it was hard to project his future.
Let’s break down the move and give it an overall grade.
What the Lions are getting in Barnes
For one, their starting SAM linebacker, a critical role in their defense.