Detroit Lions sign Devin White, rookie Jimmy Rolder out with leg injury

The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a one‑year contract. White, a former Las Vegas Raiders player and 2020 Second‑Team All‑Pro, recorded 176 tackles last season and is expected to compete for a top spot on the Lions' linebacker depth chart.

The signing comes as the Lions' 2026 fourth‑round draft pick, linebacker Jimmy Rolder, was forced to leave a training‑camp practice early for evaluation of a leg injury. Sources indicate Rolder will be sidelined for an extended period, with head coach Dan Campbell expected to provide further details. Rolder, a former Michigan Wolverine who posted 73 tackles in the 2025 college season, was projected to challenge for a starting role alongside veterans such as Malcolm Rodriguez and Damone Clark.

The addition of White and the injury to Rolder reshape the Lions' defensive plans ahead of the 2026 NFL season.