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Browns sign defensive end Derek Barnett to one-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Browns sign defensive end Derek Barnett to one-year deal
Summary

The Cleveland Browns have signed Derek Barnett, a veteran defensive end, to a one-year contract valued at $5.5 million. Barnett, who played the last two seasons with the Houston Texans, recorded five sacks in 17 games last season. His career includes nine years with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in 2017. The signing comes after Alex Wright sustained a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon, highlighting the Browns' need for depth at the position.

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  • •Derek Barnett signs one-year deal with the Browns for $5.5 million.
  • •Barnett has 34 career sacks in 112 NFL games.
  • •The Browns lost Alex Wright to a season-ending injury.
  • •Barnett previously played with the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles.
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  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Browns officially sign veteran defensive end
What they're saying
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According to the report, the veteran is signing a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.

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