Edge Rusher Derek Barnett

https://www.dailynorseman.com/minnesota-vikings-discussion-chat-message-board/97544/minnesota-vikings-news-and-links-two-weeks-to-go

by Mark P

We are getting close! The rookies report in a little over two weeks.

I still am hoping the team signs Derek Barnett. He was solid last year as a rotational EDGE rusher, wont cost too much, and seems like a perfect fit. He has been praised as a really good teammate as well.

https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-waive-former-first-round-pick-derek-barnett/548007/
The Eagles on Friday released one-time 1st-round pick Derek Barnett, who had just 21 ½ sacks in 73 career games and none in his last 15 games.

The team released the following statement: “The Eagles organization would like to thank Derek for his contributions to this team over the last seven seasons. As a rookie, Derek made one of the most memorable plays in our Super Bowl victory over the Patriots. He has been a great teammate who always played with high energy and effort. We wish Derek nothing but the best.”

https://www.houstontexans.com/news/unsung-hero-texans-react-to-derek-barnett-s-contributions-wild-card-round
As Derek Barnett walked past the training room, Will Anderson Jr. saw him and took his fist and beat on his chest.

For the rookie, Barnett is a warrior.

“He’s solid. He’ll just go out there and just wreck anything,” Anderson said. “He’s been a great addition to our room. Knows a lot about ball, he’s solid. When he steps on the field you know he’s out there man. He’s been a great fit for all of us.”

And his impact has been felt, producing 19 tackles, 11 quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks in just six games for the Texans entering Saturday’s playoff showdown.

“He’s truly the unsung hero,” Jonathan Greenard said. “He’s always been a baller, even going back to Tennessee in college. Then obviously being in Philly and having a bunch of success. I knew exactly what type of player he was, I knew what type of production he was going to have. No surprise here at all.”

Barnett has recorded five sacks, 26 tackles, four for losses and seven quarterback hits in 16 games and one start. He’s been a strong addition to the Texans since being claimed last season from the Eagles off waivers. He had 2 1/2 sacks in four starts and six games for the Texans last season and 29 career sacks, 49 tackles for losses, 94 quarterback hits and five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.
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He’s not into self-promotion.

“You just put the work in,” Barnett said. “Everybody is working here. So, it’s just trying to go about it the right way.”
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I don’t know but he seems like the kind of guy character wise that the team would want to add to the current culture.