Derrick Barnes

Second-year linebacker Derrick Barnes knows the competition at LB is tough, and he's looking forward to competing for a bigger role.

Tim Twentyman takes a look at 5 things to watch as the Detroit Lions start OTAs.

Tim Twentyman answers 10 fan-submitted questions as the Detroit Lions continue the offseason training program.

The Detroit Lions made some changes to the linebacker position this offseason, which could open the door for a couple of the newly drafted players.

Which Detroit Lions rookie are you excited to see make a year-two jump?

Tim Twentyman breaks down the good, the bad and more on the linebackers' 2021 performance.

Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to watch in Sunday's Lions-Packers matchup.

Mike O'Hara shares his final thoughts heading into Sunday's Lions-Packers matchup.

Tim Twentyman recaps the Detroit Lions' 30-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including injury updates, rookie linebacker Derrick Barnes' playmaking mentality and more.

Tim Twentyman & Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at Dan Campbell's reaction to his first win as head coach of the Detroit Lions.

Four downs following the Lions' 29-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings includes final drive, Oxford Strong, two-point defense and airing it out.

Tim Twentyman reports on inactives for Sunday's Lions-Vikings matchup.

Tim Twentyman recaps the Detroit Lions' 16-14 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Tim Twentyman takes a look at how the 2021 Detroit Lions rookies have fared through the first half of the season.

Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including Alex Anzalone & Derrick Barnes working together at linebacker, Reserve/Injured updates and more.

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Tim Twentyman & Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at head coach Dan Campbell's postgame press conference, and how some of his most pointed comments were directed at the offense in what is becoming a weekly theme.

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Tim Twentyman & Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 24-14 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Mike O'Hara shares his final thoughts heading into Sunday's Lions-Bears matchup.

Tim Twentyman & Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

LB Derrick Barnes discusses the competition in the linebacker room and the changes to the defense.

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth wins 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year, and shares a story about Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes in his acceptance speech.

Watch all the best Detroit Lions rookie plays from the 2021 season.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about keeping the intensity of the defense at a high level and being physical on the field.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about receiving more responsibilities in the Week 14 game in Denver and how key communication is to have a defense run properly.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about having faith that the Lions offense would win the game in the final minutes and how excited the team is to get their first win under their belt.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about the excitement inside the locker room for the Week 10 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers and feeling refreshed after the team's bye week.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about how desperate this team is to win games and how they are going to keep doing everything in their power to put some wins on the board.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about how hungry for success the Lions rookie class is and how veteran presences on the defense have helped him develop this season.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about his first regular season game with significant reps and how the defense protected against Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 3.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about what this week looked like as he got ready to play a much larger role during the game against the Ravens and the tough challenge of stopping Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

LB Derrick Barnes speaks on his playmaking ability and building chemistry with his fellow rookies on defense.

Linebacker Derrick Barnes talks about not being fully healthy at the start of training camp and how he continued to learn and develop during that time.

Dannie Rogers along with Mike O'Hara and Tim Twentyman preview the Detroit Lions 2021 Training Camp.

Get to know rookie linebacker Derrick Barnes as we flip through this episode of Notecard Questions.

Go behind the scenes with the Detroit Lions during the 2021 NFL Draft.

LB Derrick Barnes talks about why he chose the No. 55 and what inspires him about players like Junior Seau.

Fourth-round pick and LB Derrick Barnes talks about the Lions' interest in him during the pre-draft process and why he has a lion tattoo.

Watch highlights of Detroit Lions fourth-round draft pick, Derrick Barnes.

Detroit Lions Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp announces Detroit's selection of Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes in Round 4 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 113 overall pick (via a trade with the Cleveland Browns).