SB Nation DC - Redskins Trade Kevin Barnes To Detroit Lions For Conditional Draft Pickhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2012-08-27T18:30:56-04:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30368492012-08-27T18:30:56-04:002012-08-27T18:30:56-04:00Kevin Barnes Trade: Redskins Deal Cornerback To Detroit Lions For Conditional Draft Pick
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Redskins</a> head coach Mike Shanahan confirmed Monday afternoon that the team had traded cornerback <span>Kevin Barnes</span> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> for a conditional draft pick. </p>
<p>That doesn't seem like a very forthcoming confirmation, but there's a very specific reason for that, as ESPN980's Chris Russell reports. </p>
<p><a href="<blockquote%20class=%22twitter-tweet%22><p>Barnes%20has%20to%20make%20the%20roster%20of%20the%20<a%20href=%22https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Lions%22><s>#</s><b>Lions</b></a>%20per%20Shanahan%20in%20order%20for%20the%20<a%20href=%22https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Redskins%22><s>#</s><b>Redskins</b></a>%20to%20receive%20the%20%22undisclosed,%20conditional%22%20draft%20pick</p>%E2%80%94%20Chris%20Russell%20(@Russellmania980)%20<a%20href=%22https://twitter.com/Russellmania980/status/240209079371460609%22%20data-datetime=%222012-08-27T22:08:02+00:00%22>August%2027,%202012</a></blockquote>%20<script%20src=" charset='"utf-8"></script>"'></a></p>
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<p>Barnes has to make the roster of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Lions"><s>#</s><b>Lions</b></a> per Shanahan in order for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Redskins"><s>#</s><b>Redskins</b></a> to receive the "undisclosed, conditional" draft pick</p>
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) <a href="https://twitter.com/Russellmania980/status/240209079371460609" data-datetime="2012-08-27T22:08:02+00:00">August 27, 2012</a>
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<p>The Redskins had until 4 p.m. Monday to get their active roster down to 75 players. In his three seasons in Washington, Barnes a former Maryland Terrapin, played in 28 games, making just three starts. He was credited with three interceptions and nine passes defended, as well as 39 tackles and 5 assists. </p>
<p>The Redskins must trim the active roster to 53 players by 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 1.</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/8/27/3272813/kevin-barnes-trade-redskins-lionsSamuel Chamberlain2012-08-27T13:47:56-04:002012-08-27T13:47:56-04:00Redskins Trade Kevin Barnes To Detroit Lions
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<img alt="Aug 9, 2012; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Washington Redskins defensive back Kevin Barnes (22) on the sideline in the game against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at the Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-US PRESSWIRE" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/JWnI3HGcG57mNQ5l0LKRjrZBNTs=/0x1111:2667x2889/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/photo_images/8377703/20120809_kdl_ah3_126.jpg" />
<figcaption>Aug 9, 2012; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Washington Redskins defensive back Kevin Barnes (22) on the sideline in the game against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at the Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>The defensive back is heading to Detroit for an unknown return.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Redskins</a> have traded defensive back <span>Kevin Barnes</span> to the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a>, but it is unclear what they will be receiving in return.</p>
<p>Barnes, a 2009 third-round draft pick out of the University of Maryland, had two tackles in the Redskins most recent preseason game, a 30-17 victory over the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Indianapolis Colts</a>.</p>
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<p>Kevin Barnes just called me. Says he has been traded to Detroit. Was informed earlier he was released. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Redskins"><s>#</s><b>Redskins</b></a> worked out deal w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Lions"><s>#</s><b>Lions</b></a></p>
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) <a data-datetime="2012-08-27T17:22:05+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/granthpaulsen/status/240137117571899392">August 27, 2012</a>
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<p>Kevin barnes said he was traded to detroit. Just talked to him. Initially he thought he was being released. Not sure for what yet. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23redskins"><s>#</s><b>redskins</b></a></p>
— John Keim (@john_keim) <a href="https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/240136577538482176" data-datetime="2012-08-27T17:19:56+00:00">August 27, 201</a>
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<p>Barnes, in a phone conversation, said the Redskins told him the decision to part with him was strongly tied to special teams.</p>— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rich_Campbell/status/240143660426067968" data-datetime="2012-08-27T17:48:04+00:00">August 27, 2012</a>
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<script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>2011 was the strongest season of Barnes' career, setting career highs by playing 15 games and pulling down two interceptions while getting in on 26 tackles.</p>
<p>NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Monday to cut their rosters down to 75 players.</p>
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