The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have re-signed LB Derrick Barnes to a contract extension through the 2027 season.
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million.
This past week, we've seen the Lions re-sign linebackers Anthony Pittman and Derrick Barnes. Adding to that, it was announced that the Lions are re-signing edge rusher Marcus Davenport.
Ahead of next week’s free-agent market opening, the Lions have reportedly re-signed linebackers Derrick Barnes, Anthony Pittman and Ezekiel Turner, along with Davenport.
Derrick Barnes did a little bit of everything for the Detroit Lions' defense last fall — well enough in a small sample size that the team didn't want to risk losing him to free agency next week. The Lions agreed to a new three-year contract with Barnes on Friday,