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Contract terms for Texans DE Derek Barnett released

Derek Barnett is headed back to the Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million.

The Houston Texans have their No. 3 pass-rusher back for another season in Derek Barnett, and now fans know exactly what the contract entails.

According to KPRC2 Sports Aaron Wilson, Barnett agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $2 million, including a $300,000 signing bonus. Barnett will earn an annual salary of 1.5 million, $700,000 of which is fully guaranteed.

Barnett, 27, transformed into a staple of Houston’s front seven after being claimed off waivers in late November. In six games, the former first-round defensive end totaled 19 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits.

Barnett, best served as a rotational defensive lineman, also started four games in place of Jonathan Greenard and Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr., who each suffered injuries that required them to miss two games. His greatest moment of the 2023 season came in the AFC Wild Card Round win over the Cleveland Browns.

He recorded a sack, along with four tackles to help Houston pick up its first postseason victory since 2019.

Hunter, who signed a two-year deal worth up to $51 million to play for the hometown team, was one of three defensive linemen added this offseason, joining former Jaguars starter Foley Fatukasi and Titans standout Denico Autry. Both
Since being drafted out of Tennessee in 2017, Barnett has totaled 169 career tackles, 24 sacks, 45 tackles for loss, and 87 quarterback hits.

2024 NFL free agency: Texans re-sign DE Derek Barnett to 1-year deal

The Houston Texans brought back one of their unheralded stars from the end of the 2023 season in defensive end Derek Barnett.

One of the breakout stars of the Houston Texans in 2023 will return this season.

Defensive end Derek Barnett re-signed with the Texans on a one-year deal, according to KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson. Terms of the deal were not immediately reported.

Barnett joined the Texans late in the season after the Philadelphia Eagles waived him. He played six games for Houston where he recorded 2.5 sacks and 19 combined tackles. Barnett also had a 20.9% pass-rush win rate from Week 14 through the end of the regular season as well as seven tackles for a loss and three run stops over that time.

Where Barnett thrived, though, was in the postseason. He sacked Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco in the wild card round and forced what ended up being a pick-six in the second half.

The decision to bring Barnett back makes sense because of his experience and usability on the defense. He’ll be 27 in June and a great mentor and veteran for Will Anderson on the defensive line alongside Danielle Hunter and Denico Autry. Barnett’s time in Philadelphia is a huge boon for Houston, too, because of his ample postseason experience.

1 pending free agent Chargers should target: AFC South Edition

Listing one free agent from the Texans, Titans, Colts and Jaguars who could be a fit for the Chargers.

The Chargers won’t be aggressive when it comes to signing free agents.

General manager Joe Hortiz will make some moves to have some spendings available to them so they can sign some.

That said, I will list one pending free agent from each NFL team who could be a realistic target for L.A.

Next up is the AFC South.

NFL playoffs: Derek Barnett by the numbers against Baltimore

NFL playoffs: Former Vol Derek Barnett by the numbers against Baltimore

Baltimore defeated Houston, 34-10, Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland during the NFL playoffs.

The contest was in the AFC divisional round.

Former Vol defensive lineman Derek Barnett recorded five tackles and one tackle for a loss for the Texans.

Houston claimed Barnett off waivers from Philadelphia on Nov. 27, 2023.

The former Vol appeared in 72 games for the Eagles from 2017-23. He totaled 150 tackles, 21.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2017.

Barnett appeared in 39 games at Tennessee from 2014-16, recording 197 tackles, 52 tackles for a loss, 33 sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

He set Tennessee’s career sacks record (33), breaking a mark of 32.0 held by Reggie White.

Barnett was selected in the first-round (No. 14 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles.

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AFC Divisional Round picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Texans

The NFL experts have made their picks, and the Baltimore Ravens are favored to defeat the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round

We’re a little over 30 hours away from the Ravens (13-4) and Texans (11-7) kicking off the AFC divisional round of the playoffs on ESPN.

Houston advanced to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history with a 45-14 win over the Browns in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The playoff win earned the Texans a rematch against the Ravens, and they’ll return to M&T Bank Stadium hoping to avenge a 25-9 loss in Week 1.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s the NFL expert picks.

Ravens divisional round preview: 10 things to know about the Houston Texans

We’re looking at ten things to know about the Houston Texans ahead of their AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens

The Texans advanced to the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history with a 45-14 win over the Browns in Super Wild Card Weekend.

The playoff success earned Houston a rematch against the Baltimore Ravens, and they’ll return to M&T Bank Stadium hoping to avenge a 25-9 loss in Week 1.

The Texans are a different team since that humble welcome to the NFL moment for C.J. Stroud, and all the former Ohio State star has done is shatter records and lead his team to the postseason as a rookie.

With final preparations for Saturday’s kickoff underway, we’re looking at ten things about the Houston Texans.

Ravens will face Texans in divisional round of AFC playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans will face off in the divisional round of the playoffs in a rematch of a Week 1 meeting

The Ravens are back from their first-round bye, and they know their opponent after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Thanks to the dominant play of Josh Allen, Baltimore will host the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in a rematch of a 25-9 season-opening win.

In that game, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 28 of 44 passing attempts for 242 yards in his NFL regular-season debut but didn’t lead any touchdown-scoring drives.

Odell Beckham had two catches for 38 yards as he deferred to the rookie Zay Flowers in his debut.

Playing in his first game after a ten-month absence, Lamar Jackson was 17-22 passing for 169 yards and one interception while finishing with a 79.5 rating.

Jackson looked rusty at times but was efficient, had 38 yards rushing, and avoided nasty hits.

This is a different Houston team, and the Texans are flying high after dismantling the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card round opener.

Derek Barnett by the numbers against Cleveland in NFL playoffs

Former Vol Derek Barnett by the numbers against Cleveland in the NFL playoffs.

Houston defeated Cleveland, 45-14, on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The contest was in the Super Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

Former Vol defensive lineman Derek Barnett recorded two tackles, one tackle for a loss and one sack for Houston.

Houston claimed Barnett off waivers from Philadelphia on Nov. 27, 2023.

The former Vol appeared in 72 games for the Eagles from 2017-23. He totaled 150 tackles, 21.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2017.

Barnett appeared in 39 games at Tennessee from 2014-16, recording 197 tackles, 52 tackles for a loss, 33 sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

He set Tennessee’s career sacks record (33), breaking a mark of 32.0 held by Reggie White.

Barnett was selected in the first-round (No. 14 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles.

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Derek Barnett by the numbers against Indianapolis

Derek Barnett by the numbers against Indianapolis.

Houston (10-7) defeated Indianapolis (9-8), 23-19, Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana during Week 18.

Former Vol Derek Barnett totaled four tackles and tackle for a loss against the Colts.

Sunday’s contest was Barnett’s sixth with Houston after the Texans claimed him off waivers from Philadelphia.

The former Vol appeared in 72 games for the Eagles from 2017-23. He totaled 150 tackles, 21.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2017.

Barnett appeared in 39 games at Tennessee from 2014-16, recording 197 tackles, 52 tackles for a loss, 33 sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

He set Tennessee’s career sacks record (33), breaking a mark of 32.0 held by Reggie White.

Barnett was selected in the first-round (No. 14 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles.

Houston will next play Saturday against Cleveland in the Super Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Kickoff is slated for 4:30 p.m. EST at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.

Derek Barnett by the numbers against Tennessee

Former Vol Derek Barnett by the numbers against Tennessee.

Houston (9-7) defeated Tennessee (5-11), 26-3, Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas during Week 17.

Former Vol Derek Barnett totaled six tackles, one tackle for a loss and 1.5 sacks.

Sunday’s contest was Barnett’s fifth with Houston after the Texans claimed him off waivers from Philadelphia.

The former Vol appeared in 72 games for the Eagles from 2017-23. He totaled 150 tackles, 21.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII in 2017.

Barnett appeared in 39 games at Tennessee from 2014-16, recording 197 tackles, 52 tackles for a loss, 33 sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

He set Tennessee’s career sacks record (33), breaking a mark of 32.0 held by Reggie White.

Barnett was selected in the first-round (No. 14 overall) of the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles.

Houston will next play Sunday at Indianapolis. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.