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Derrick Barnes is 27 years old, born May 29, 1999. Barnes is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and 240 lb (109 kg). Barnes plays linebacker for the Detroit Lions (as of November 4, 2026). Barnes's 2026 salary is $8,000,000, under a contract through 2028. Barnes was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2021, round 4, pick 113, out of Purdue.
Derrick Barnes at a glance
- Age27 born May 29, 1999
- Height6 ft 0 in 183 cm
- Weight240 lb 109 kg
- CollegePurdue
- 2026 salary$8 million contract through 2028
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Derrick Barnes stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Vikings | W 19–15 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | vs Packers | W 20–17 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | at Cardinals | W 45–21 | 5 | 1 |
| Oct 4 | at Panthers | L 26–32 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Jets | W 31–24 | 8 | 0 |
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Contract
Derrick Barnes contract
- 2026 salary$8 million
- Signed through2028
- WithDetroit Lions
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.4 million |
| 2022 | $825,000 |
| 2023 | $940,000 |
| 2024 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $8 million |
| 2026 | $8 million |
Career
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Derrick Barnes is on the Detroit Lions, coached by Dan Campbell.
- BornMay 29, 1999, Covington, KY, USA
- Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight240 lb (109 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2021, round 4, pick 113
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
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