Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a one-year contract following a practice injury to rookie Jimmy Rolder.
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Source diversity sample: The Detroit News · detroitfootball.net · ESPN · NBC Sports · Detroit Free Press · NFL.com · Pride Of Detroit.
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Coverage (7)
- Lions sign former All-Pro, Super Bowl-winning linebacker The Detroit News · 15h ago
- Lions adding former Pro Bowl LB White in response to rookie Rolder's practice injury detroitfootball.net · 15h ago
- Ex-All Pro LB Devin White joins Lions on 1-year deal ESPN · 15h ago
- Lions agree to terms with LB Devin White NBC Sports · 15h ago
- Detroit Lions sign former All-Pro LB Devin White with Jimmy Rolder hurt Detroit Free Press · 15h ago
- Lions sign veteran LB Devin White after bounce-back 2025 season NFL.com · 15h ago
- Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker Pride Of Detroit · 15h ago
The story so far
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, as reported by The Detroit News, ESPN, and NBC Sports. The acquisition follows an injury to rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder during team practice sessions. Coverage from NFL.com notes that the move comes after White completed a bounce-back 2025 season.
Detriotfootball.net and the Detroit Free Press specify that the signing is a direct response to the status of Rolder, who is currently sidelined. All sources confirm the agreement between the organization and the linebacker. No contradictions exist regarding the nature or length of the contract.
The team has established terms with the veteran player, and the current focus remains on the roster adjustments required by the recent injury.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.
The obvious questions
Who did the Lions sign?
The team signed former All-Pro and Super Bowl-winning linebacker Devin White.
Why was the signing made?
The move follows a practice injury sustained by rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder.
What is the duration of the deal?
The contract is for one year.
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