Eagles DE Derek Barnett suffers season-ending torn ACL
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Week 1 win on the road is always a good start to the NFL season. It wasn't perfect, but the Birds got the job done and beat the Lions 38-35 in Detroit.
But, some bad news for the defense. Defensive end Derek Barnett is out for the season after tearing his ACL on Sunday, head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed during a press conference on Monday.
"Derek will be out and he tore his ACL, obviously that's a big blow for us. I love the way Derek Barnett comes to work every day and plays with grittiness, and toughness. I am a huge Derek Barnett fan and he will be missed," Sirianni said.
HC Nick Sirianni on DE Derek Barnett. pic.twitter.com/i3qqb1BjZC
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni held a press conference on Monday afternoon. You can watch his press conference in the player above or on your streaming device through CBS News Philadelphia.