The Philadelphia Eagles picked up the fifth-year option on former first-round defensive end Derek Barnett, the team announced Tuesday.
Barnett will be under team control through the 2021 season, with his fifth-year option guaranteed only in the case of injury.
The 23-year-old Barnett is perhaps best known for recovering a fumble after Brandon Graham sacked Tom Brady to seal the Eagles’ 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, 2018.
Barnett recorded career-high totals in tackles (30) and sacks (6.5) in 14 games last season, also totaling 22 quarterback hits.
Barnett has notched 67 tackles, 14 sacks, 49 QB hits and three forced fumbles in 35 career games (20 starts) since being selected by the Eagles with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
