Questionable
Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 3/1/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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10
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0.0
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0
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0
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Won't return this season
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday he does not expect Barnes (knee) to return from IR during the playoffs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Barnes landed on IR back in Week 3 due to a knee injury, and while it initially appeared he could make a push to retake the field late in the playoffs, the fourth-year linebacker will instead turn his full attention toward the 2025 campaign. He's slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Barnes landed on IR back in Week 3 due to a knee injury, and while it initially appeared he could make a push to retake the field late in the playoffs, the fourth-year linebacker will instead turn his full attention toward the 2025 campaign. He's slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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How do Derrick Barnes' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Height
6' 0"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
29 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.38 in
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Barnes put together his most productive season as a pro in 2023, recording a career-high 81 tackles, including a sack, while also forcing a fumble over 16 contests with the Lions. Operating without James Houston, who missed nearly the entire regular season with an ankle injury, Jack Campbell and Barnes were the undisputed top options at linebacker alongside MLB Alex Anzalone. With Houston back in the fold in 2024, it's possible that Barnes will see a slight reduction in his snap count, but he nonetheless figures to be a productive asset for coach Dan Campbell's defense.
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Could return later in season
Barnes (knee) said Wednesday that he's not ruling out a return from injured reserve later this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Unlikely to return this season
Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the team will be fortunate to get Barnes (knee) back at any point this season, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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Officially placed on IR
The Lions placed Barnes (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Out for foreseeable future
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Barnes (knee) will miss "a significant amount of time," Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Downgraded to out Sunday
The Lions downgraded Barnes (knee) to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Potential fit for Jets
Barnes is a logical fit for the Jets in free agency, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Barnes played for the Lions from 2021 through 2024, coinciding with Aaron Glenn's tenure as Detroit's defensive coordinator. Glenn is now the head coach of the Jets, and bringing Barnes along would give Glenn a familiar face to work with while improving the Jets' thin linebacker depth. Barnes was limited to three appearances in 2024 by an MCL injury, but he had 81 tackles during the 2023 regular season.
Barnes played for the Lions from 2021 through 2024, coinciding with Aaron Glenn's tenure as Detroit's defensive coordinator. Glenn is now the head coach of the Jets, and bringing Barnes along would give Glenn a familiar face to work with while improving the Jets' thin linebacker depth. Barnes was limited to three appearances in 2024 by an MCL injury, but he had 81 tackles during the 2023 regular season.