WATCH: Former Tennessee Star Scores Defensive Touchdown On Monday Night Football
Former Tennessee defensive lineman Derek Barnett was one of the standouts of Monday Night Football as Houston defeated Dallas 34-10 in the battle of Texas. First, Barnett drew a penalty for slapping a Cowboy player in the head. Then just a few minutes later, Barnett stripped Dallas quarterback Cooper Rush and returned the fumble 28 […]
Houston Texans Sign Former Tennessee Defensive End
The Houston Texans claimed former Tennessee Vols and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett off waivers on Monday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported. Philadelphia dropped the veteran defensive lineman last week after Barnett requested a trade from the Eagles earlier this season. According to Schefter’s reporting, Houston considered trading for Barnett during last month’s […]
Report: Philadelphia Eagles Set to Waive Former Tennessee Star Defensive End
A former Tennessee defensive end’s time in Philadelphia looks to be coming to a close according to a report from Friday morning. ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on Friday that the Philadelphia Eagles are waiving former 2017 first-round draft pick Derek Barnett. Schefter also mentioned in his post that Barnett is “expected to draw interest […]
Former Tennessee Football Star Reportedly Requests Trade
Former Tennessee football star Derek Barnett is eyeing a move away from Philadelphia. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Barnett and his agent are gauging interest from other teams and are eying a franchise he can earn more consistent playing time. #Eagles DE Derek Barnett, through agent Drew Rosenhaus, is gauging the market for the potential […]
Trey Smith Becomes the 73rd Volunteer to Play in the Super Bowl
Chiefs offensive lineman and VFL Trey Smith will suit up for Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday afternoon. When he does, Smith will officially become the 73rd former Volunteer in Tennessee program history to play in the NFL’s biggest game of the year. Out of those 73 players, 19 of them have played […]
Pair Of Former Vols Suffer Season Ending Injuries Week One
While a handful of former Vols got their 2022-23 NFL seasons off to a fast start, a pair started them in the worst way possible. Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett and Ravens offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James both suffered injuries that will likely sideline them for the entirety of the season. Barnett suffered a torn ACL […]
Tennessee Career Sack Leader Signs NFL Extension
Green Bay Packers Projected Starters on Offense Tennessee football’s all-time sack leader Derek Barnett resigned a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported Thursday. The Eagles are bringing back the sixth-year defensive end on a two year deal. The details of the contract have not been announced. Barnett played in […]
VFLs In NFL: Trio Of Vols Advance To Divisional Round
Unchecked: The Dallas Cowboys Can’t Deny That Disaster The NFL wild card playoff round is almost in the rearview with all former Tennessee players having already played. See how VFLs in the NFL performed in the playoffs VFLs In The NFL — Wildcard Round New England @ Buffalo Jakob Johnson — NE FB – 24% […]
VFL Jauan Jennings Hauls In Touchdown on First NFL Catch
Former Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings is no stranger to big-time moments on the football field. And in the 49ers week two matchup, Jennings stepped up and made a big-time play, announcing his official arrival to the NFL with authority. San Francisco traveled to Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon to take on VFL Derek Barnett’s Eagles. […]
Vols in the NFL: How former Tennessee players fared Week 4
Rocky Top Insider takes a look at how former Vols performed during Week 4 of the NFL season over the weekend.
