96 Derek Barnett DE

The Eagles informed Barnett on Monday that they plan to exercise the fifth-year team option on the defensive end's contract, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

The 2021 option is estimated at around $10 million, a hefty price for a defensive end that has missed 12 games over the past two seasons and has only logged 14 sacks since entering the NFL in 2017. The Eagles are evidently hopeful that Barnett can take a step forward in 2020, but if not, the team could cut him next offseason with few financial repercussions, as the fifth-year option is fully guaranteed only for injury.

Barnett recorded 30 tackles (25 solo) and 6.5 sacks across 14 games during the 2019 season.

Barnett returned after playing just six games in 2018 due to a rotator-cuff injury that required season-ending surgery. While the 23-year-old dealt with an ankle issue that kept him out for two games late in the season, it didn't stop him from turning in his best pro campaign to date. The 2017 first-round pick has one year remaining on his rookie deal.

Barnett (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Barnett worked as a limited practice participant to begin the week but finished with no limitations. The 23-year-old played 73 percent of defensive snaps Week 16 after missing the previous two contests.

Barnett (ankle) put in a limited practice session Thursday.

Barnett returned from a two-week absence to play 49 total snaps and log a solo tackle in Sunday's win over Dallas. He's been limited in the team's two practices this week but will likely still suit up Week 17.

Barnett (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

Barnett's active again after two weeks on the shelf. The 23-year-old defensive end will look to build on the 27 tackles and 4.5 sacks he's recorded, so far as the Eagles look to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Barnett (ankle) is questionable for Week 16 against the Cowboys.

Barnett wasn't able to practice until putting in a limited session Friday. If he's forced to miss a third straight game, Vinny Curry would once again get extra snaps.

Barnett (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

Barnett was deemed questionable Friday, but further evaluation will force the defensive end to miss his first game of the year. It's unsettled whether Josh Sweat or Vinny Curry will start in Barnett's place, but both figure to see upticks in their respective snap counts regardless.

Barnett (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt in Washington.

Barnett hasn't participated in practice since suffering an ankle injury Week 13 against Miami. He appears to be trending toward sitting out against the Redskins on Sunday, in which case Vinny Curry and Josh Sweat would stand to see an uptick in snaps.

Barnett (ankle) is officially inactive for Monday's divisional matchup against the Giants.

Barnett was unable to participate in practice this week in any fashion after suffering the injury in last week's loss to Miami. With the 2017 first-round pick sidelined, Vinny Curry and Josh Sweat are the likely beneficiaries of increased snaps Week 14.

Barnett (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Giants.

Barnett suffered the ankle injury during last week's loss to the Dolphins and was unable to practice this week. The 23-year-old seems likely to be a game-day decision, given the lack of practice reps.

Barnett (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Barnett played through an ankle injury in October, so his current issue may not be an entirely new development. The 2017 first-round pick will have two more chances to increase his practice activity ahead of Monday's divisional tilt against the Giants.

Barnett had two tackles (one solo) and a sack in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.

Barnett exited during the second quarter due to an injury, but he didn't miss much time and still played 53 of 70 defensive snaps. The 23-year-old has 17 tackles (13 solo), three sacks and one forced fumble through Week 7.

Barnett made two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Jets.

Barnett's sack came in garbage time against the Jets' fourth quarterback of the season -- David Fales -- but it still counts the same. The third-year pro is still a low-floor fantasy player with just 14 tackles over five games.

Barnett (groin) won't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Barnett finished the week with a full practice Friday to avoid the questionable tag. The 23-year-old recorded his first sack of the season last week against the Packers and should work in his usual starting role at defensive end versus the Jets.

Barnett (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Barnett wasn't able to practice Wednesday, but he's now managed to upgrade to a limited session. The starting defensive end is trending towards availability for Sunday's tilt against the Jets, but his participation in Friday's session will be worth keeping an eye on.

Barnett didn't participate at Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Barnett tallied his first sack of the season in Thursday's win over the Packers but apparently didn't escape the game unscathed. The 23-year-old will likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance of playing Week 5. Barnett has already played through ankle and shoulder injuries this season.

Barnett had four tackles (three solo), one sack and a forced fumble in Thursday's 34-27 win over the Packers.

Barnett had the strip sack during the second quarter, which subsequently led to an Eagles touchdown. The 23-year-old played 61 of 81 defensive snaps and has 12 tackles (nine solo) and one sack through the first four games of the season.

Barnett (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Lions.

Barnett dealt with a shoulder injury leading up to this contest, but he shook it off in time. He'll now look to battle back from this ankle injury. For the time being, Vinny Curry will have a larger role at defensive end.

Barnett (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Barnett practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, but he now appears to be a full go for Sunday's tilt against the Lions. The third-year pro has recorded five tackles (four solo) across two games thus far, and is still looking to pick up his first sack of the season.

Barnett (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Barnett was limited in practice last week before being a full go for the final two days, so his participation Wednesday may just be precautionary. There has been nothing to indicate, as of now, that Barnett is at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Lions.