Derek Barnett #96 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Today the Eagles announced the team has exercised the 5-year option on defensive end Derek Barnett’s contract.
Barnett originally signed a contract for 4 years for $12.85 million, plus a $7.5 million signing bonus. He’ll make an additional $10 million for 2021 after picking up the 5-year option.
Barnett was selected 14th overall in the 2017 NFL draft by the Eagles. Barnett has recorded 67 tackles, 14 sacks and three forced fumbles in his 4 years with the Eagles but has missed 12 games due to injuries over