The Detroit Lions are loaded with stars, but championship teams aren’t built on stars alone. A few underrated players on this roster could end up making a bigger impact than most people expect this ...

Derrick Barnes would have had options in free agency, perhaps with his former defensive coordinator and the New York Jets or the Detroit Lions' old defensive line coach and the New England Patriots.

Before 2025 free agency even started, the Detroit Lions made a move to retain another of their homegrown players. With some likely competition if he hit the open market in mind, linebacker Derrick ...

Barnes recorded 78 total tackles (40 solo), including 4.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over 17 games during the 2025 regular season. Barnes was ...