Report: Eagles part ways with former first-round DE Derek Barnett

The Eagles are moving on from former first-round pick Derek Barnett.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news.

Eagles are waiving DE Derek Barnett today, per sources. The 14th overall pick of the 2017 Draft is expected to draw interest and find a new home soon. pic.twitter.com/JMX9ciHJzd

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2023

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Barnett, 27, is reportedly hoping for more playing time elsewhere. The Eagles permitted Barnett to seek a trade in August, but a deal never materialized.

The seven-year veteran failed to meet draft expectations but remained integral to Philly’s DL rotation. He’s developed a bit of a reputation as an undisciplined player, responsible for 26 penalties in his career. Of those calls, 11 were either unnecessary roughness or roughing the passer.

Despite his untimely penalties, Barnett was one of the unsung heroes in Philadelphia’s lone Super Bowl victory, recovering Brandon Graham’s strip-sack on Tom Brady late in the 4th quarter. Barnett recorded 21.5 sacks, 37 TFL, and 76 QB hits during his Eagles’ tenure.

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👀🏈 Brandon Graham's strip sack gets the slow-mo treatment from @nflfilms @insidetheNFL 🔥#SuperBowl#Eagles pic.twitter.com/r8WECMtcw0

— Fanatics View (@fanaticsview) February 6, 2018

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