The Houston Texans on Monday re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett and linebacker Neville Hewitt. Both were unrestricted free agents. Financial terms were not disclosed on a pair of one-year deals, according to media reports.
Finding more playing time after becoming a Texans waiver claim last year, Derek Barnett will stick around.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are re-signing DE Derek Barnett. Houston acquired the former first-rounder off waivers from the Eagles and he impressed in a part-time role. Barnett, 27, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2017.
The last-place Washington Commanders have lots of holes to fill. A league-high $96M in cap space should help, but they can’t pay top dollar for every free agent. Here are two that won’t break the bank.
Former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman Derek Barnett was an afterthought by the midpoint of the 2023 NFL season. Barnett wasn't playing much for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 after playing in just one game in 2022. After eight games, the former Vol was released and claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.
The Cleveland Browns had one of the best defenses in the NFL during the 2023 season, and they’ll be looking to keep their defense in top shape to push for another deep playoff run in 2024.
A pair of former Alabama Crimson Tide players had some big praise for a former Tennessee Vols standout this weekend. Former Vols edge rusher Derek Barnett
A former Tennessee Vols standout who was cast aside by his former team played a big role in the Houston Texans' playoff win against the Cleveland Browns.
Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett has really gone through the motions over the last couple years of his career, including a midseason 2023 release that landed him in Houston.
The Philadelphia Eagles released former Tennessee Vols star Derek Barnett earlier this season. Barnett, a first round selection by the Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft, was in his seventh season with the franchise. Prior to his release, Barnett was barely able to get onto the field for the Eagles.
The Houston Texans have claimed Derek Barnett off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. Houston gets solid defensive line depth ahead of their Week 13 matchup against the Denver Broncos.
The Houston Texans claimed a former first-round pick off of waivers on Monday.
The Houston Texans (6-5) claimed defensive end Derek Barnett off waivers Monday, three days after the Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) opted to waive the 27-year-old.
Derek Barnett recently saw his Eagles tenure come to an end, but he did not have to wait long to find out his next NFL home.
Philadelphia Eagles fans suspect general manager Howie Roseman cut former first-round defensive end Derek Barnett to make room to bring in a four-time All-Pro linebacker after the Indianapolis Colts cut Darius Shaquille Leonard this week.
The Philadelphia Eagles are cutting bait on a former first-round pick.
The Philadelphia Eagles opted to waive former first-round draft pick Derek Barnett on Friday after seven seasons, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
The Derek Barnett era in Philadelphia has come to a close. The Tennessee product was waived today and is expected to find a new team shortly, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
As mentioned in trade rumors before roster-cutdown day in August and prior to last month’s trade deadline, Derek Barnett did not end up being moved. The Eagles have since changed their tune.
While not the game-changing presence the Eagles hoped for when they drafted him, he would be a serviceable rotational piece for a contending squad looking for added juice off the edge.
The Eagles have already made the most impactful move of the year on the trade front so far by acquiring safety Kevin Byard from the Titans. Philadelphia could be parting ways with one notable defender just as another settles in, however.
It was a rather simple decision. The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t just going to give Derek Barnett away for a bag of footballs, especially after they had a glimpse of what life without him was like last year.
Derek Barnett wants out, and we wondered earlier this week if there would be any takers for the Philadelphia Eagles' first-round bust. The folks at Pro Football Focus have a bold idea for Barnett's new landing spot: the Chicago Bears.
While Barnett's presence in Philadelphia may feel unnecessary, a team can never have too many pass rushers, hence why the Eagles would like to keep him.
The Eagles are still in the process of cutting down their roster until the deadline on Tuesday, August 29th. Until then you will see a flurry of moves happen as teams try to weigh the possibilities of losing and keeping players.
It should be stipulated that Derek Barnett never lived up to the hype of being the No. 14 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but somehow the misunderstood defensive end is about to enter his seventh season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense is going to look vastly different in 2023 than it did in 2022.
Just like defensive tackle Fletcher Cox before him, defensive end Derek Barnett won't be going anywhere.
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!