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On YouTubeHouston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 24
Texans' Free Agency Decision Could Have Major Upside
The Houston Texans didn't waste any time changing up their roster from the group of last season entering this offseason, making multiple adjustments on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10
Texans to make flurry of moves to improve team's depth
Derek Barnett is staying in Houston, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. After being claimed off waivers by the Texans in 2023, Barnett remained with the club via a one-year, $2M pact last offseason and will sign a one-year, $5M deal this year.
Houston Texans News / Shutdown Corner / March 10
Report: Derek Barnett returning to Texans 
Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports.
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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / March 10
Texans agree to one-year deal with productive rotational pass-rusher
The Houston Texans are keeping one of their own. After adding Sheldon Rankins and Braxton Berrios to kick off the day, they came to terms with an in-house free agent, Derek Barnett.
Houston Texans News / Last Word On Sports / March 10
First-Round Pick Signs Contract With Houston Texans
Eight-year veteran edge defender Derek Barnett has signed a new contract with the Houston Texans. Barnett, a former first-round pick and one-time Super Bowl champion, spent the 2024 season with the Houston Texans but has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10
Texans Re-Signing DE Derek Barnett To One-Year, $5M Deal
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Texans are re-signing DE Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5 million contract. Barnett, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2017.
Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / March 2
Free Agents From Every Roster Who Belong on the Packers: The AFC South
As the start of free agency looms, which players from the AFC South could the Packers take a look at? I’ve been taking a look at free agents from each division who may be a fit with the Green Bay Packers, and your girl is TIRED.
NFL News / Dawgs By Nature / February 10
NFL Free Agency Profile: DE Derek Barnett, Texans
The Browns need help at defensive end, and Houston’s Derek Barnett could help as a situational pass rusher. The Cleveland Browns had Myles Garrett and a cast of characters at defensive end in 2024.
Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Former Tennessee Vols star scores memorable TD against Titans in his return to hometown of Nashville
Former Tennessee Vols standout Derek Barnett, who is in his second season with the Houston Texans, returned a fumble for a touchdown against the Tennessee
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / December 28
NFL hits a Texans defensive player with news he doesn't want to hear ahead of the new year
The NFL is punishing Houston Texans edge rusher Derek Barnett for an illegal hit committed during the team's Week 16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. This, combined with the Texans' embarrassing performance on Christmas Day vs.
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / November 23
NFL hits Texans player with news he didn't want to hear ahead of their Week 12 matchup with their divisional rivals the Titans
The Houston Texans took care of the Dallas Cowboys to win the battle of Texas. But the NFL is now bringing one Texans player back down to earth with news he didn't want to hear ahead of their Week 12 matchup.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 19
Former Tennessee Vols standout had a very memorable game on Monday Night Football against the Cowboys
Houston Texans defensive lineman Derek Barnett, a former Tennessee Vols standout, had a memorable game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 18
Watch Derek Barnett take over for the Texans in fourth quarter vs. Cowboys
Derek Barnett has had quite the second half for the Houston Texans against the Dallas Cowboys. During the third quarter of their Monday Night Football showdown, Barnett was flagged for a head slap while attempting to block a 64-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / June 24
Position battles to watch in Texans training camp
Here are three key position battles to watch when training camp opens on July 18.
NFL News / CBSSports.com / May 24
NFL players in contract year primed for breakout seasons, from Saints' Rashid Shaheed to Texans' Derek Barnett
These five impending free agents are in line to have lots of success in 2024
NFL News / CBSSports.com / May 23
NFL players in contract year primed for breakout seasons, from Saints' Rashid Shaheed to Texans' Derek Barnett
These five impending free agents are in line to have lots of success in 2024
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 20, 2024
Texans to re-sign Super Bowl-winning DE
Finding more playing time after becoming a Texans waiver claim last year, Derek Barnett will stick around.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2024
Two sneaky-good free agents for the Washington Commanders in 2024
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.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 14, 2024
Pair of former Alabama players offer big praise for former Tennessee Vols standout
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
Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24, 2023
Eagles waive former first-round DE
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.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / October 28, 2023
Eagles could be 'surprise sellers' at deadline, 'open' to trading former first-rounder
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.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2023
Eagles former first-rounder wants out of Philadelphia, team doesn't want to trade him
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.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2022
Eagles bringing DE Derek Barnett back on two-year deal
Just like defensive tackle Fletcher Cox before him, defensive end Derek Barnett won't be going anywhere.
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