Derek Barnett
DE - Houston Texans
Week 15 Outlook
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The Texans activated DE Derek Barnett from the PUP list.
Fantasy Impact
Barnett had opened training camp on the PUP list. He'll return to being a full-go in practice.
The Texans re-signed EDGE Derek Barnett to a one-year, $5 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Barnett recorded five sacks and forced two fumbles last season with Houston. He'll continue to add depth on the defensive line for the Texans.
The Eagles have waived DE Derek Barnett.
Fantasy Impact
Barnett is expected to draw interest from multiple teams in need of help on the defensive line. The former first round pick has seen his snap count drop over the last few weeks, making it easy for the Eagles to let the 27-year-old go.
Eagles DE Derek Barnett is exploring trade opportunities and is looking at his market to play elsewhere.
Fantasy Impact
The Eagles are reportedly interested in keeping Barnett, but understand that their depth on the defensive line will limit his playing time. The former first-round pick may not be moved, but the Eagles may listen and be willing to budge if they get an offer that offers them depth elsewhere.
According to Field Yates of ESPN, edge rusher Derek Barnett has agreed to a restructured contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fantasy Impact
The Eagles created about $2 million in cap space with the new deal, and Barnett received higher guarantees in return. Barnett, who is 27, is entering the final year of his deal with the Eagles and will be a free agent after 2023. Barnett missed the 2022 season due to injury, but he averaged over four sacks, about seven tackles for loss and about 15 QB hits per season in his career before then. He will continue to have a role in one of the league’s best defenses.
