Now, we just need it to pay off for both sides. This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Analyzing linebacker Derrick Barnes new contract with the Detroit Lions ...

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.

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.

but he's also been the only notable outside addition as Detroit has focused on keeping many of "their own." On that front, the Lions brought back linebacker Derrick Barnes on a three-year ...

The Detroit Lions are returning a big piece of their linebacking room, agreeing to terms with pending free agent Derrick Barnes on a three-year deal that will keep him in Detroit through the 2027 ...

Heading into the off-season, the Detroit Lions had some interesting ... There was some uncertainty on whether the Lions would bring back linebacker Derrick Barnes or not. Today, we got some ...