The Detroit Lions kick off Week 2 of OTAs today and there are some things fans should be paying attention to. Here are 5 things to keep an eye on during Week 2 of OTAs. Will Aidan Hutchinson continue to shine? Embed from Getty Images On the final day of the first week of OTAs, … Read more
The Detroit Lions are in dire need for some impact players on the defensive side of the football. Here are four breakout candidates in 2022.
The Detroit Lions have already lost D’ANdre Swift to injury this afternoon, and now they’re down another player. LB Derrick Barnes has departed the game after suffering a potential concussion: Derrick Barnes was identified by the Ref has having a head collision and is calling for a concussion check — Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) November 25, … Read more
The already banged up Detroit Lions are now dealing with yet another injury. Linebacker Derrick Barnes appeared to suffer a shoulder injury while making a tackle this afternoon against the Baltimore Ravens; he’s currently being evaluated. Derrick Barnes appears to have suffered a shoulder injury making a tackle. Getting evaluated on the sideline right now. … Read more
After the Detroit Lions scored their first touchdown of the Dan Campbell era, they lost a player on the ensuing kickoff. According to reports, rookie linebacker Derrick Barnes walked off the field slowly after the kickoff. Stay tuned for updates. Tough. Derrick Barnes slowly walked off the field after the kickoff. The Lions rookie linebacker … Read more
When the Detroit Lions were able to land LB Derrick Barnes in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, I have to admit that I was a tad bit excited. Prior to getting drafted, I had watched Barnes play quite a bit with Purdue and believed he was a diamond in the rough. Barnes has … Read more
When it was announced that Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes had made a trade to move back into the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, we all wondered which player he thought highly enough about to give up draft capital. We now know that player is LB Derrick Barnes out of Purdue. Ever since … Read more
The moment the Detroit Lions selected LB Derrick Barnes in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, I made the prediction that he would start for the team immediately. After reading what one NFL evaluator has to say about Barnes, my prediction is not as bold as I once thought! From The Athletic: The … Read more
After trading back into the 4th round, the Detroit Lions used their selection on Purdue LB Derrick Barnes, who recorded 54 tackles (5.4 for loss) in six games played last season with the Boilermakers. After the pick was made official, Barnes met virtually with Detroit media members and described what he’ll be bringing to the … Read more
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes continues to wheel and deal. After selecting USC WR Amon-Ra St. Brown with their 4th round selection, they traded up back into the 4th round. They used their second of back to back 4th round picks on Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes. DERRICK BARNES IS HEADED TO [email protected] ➡️ @Lions … Read more
