Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker
The Detroit Lions have signed former All-Pro linebacker Devin White, who won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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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 · 11d ago
- Lions adding former Pro Bowl LB White in response to rookie Rolder's practice injury detroitfootball.net · 11d ago
- Ex-All Pro LB Devin White joins Lions on 1-year deal ESPN · 11d ago
- Lions agree to terms with LB Devin White NBC Sports · 11d ago
- Detroit Lions sign former All-Pro LB Devin White with Jimmy Rolder hurt Detroit Free Press · 11d ago
- Lions sign veteran LB Devin White after bounce-back 2025 season NFL.com · 11d ago
- Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker Pride Of Detroit · 11d ago
The story so far
The Detroit Lions have signed former All-Pro linebacker Devin White. The Detroit News was first to report the signing, noting White's Super Bowl victory. The Detroit Free Press and detroitfootball.net both mention that the signing is in response to Rolder's injury.
The Lions have not yet commented on the length of the contract or the specifics of Rolder's injury. The Lions have not yet disclosed the extent of Rolder's injury or how long he is expected to be out. White is expected to provide depth and experience to the Lions' linebacker corps.
The Lions have not yet commented on the length of the contract or the specifics of Rolder's injury. The team has not yet announced when White will be available to play. The Lions open their preseason schedule next week.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 9d ago.
The obvious questions
Who did the Detroit Lions sign?
The Detroit Lions signed former All-Pro linebacker Devin White.
Why did the Lions sign Devin White?
The Lions signed Devin White in response to an injury to rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder.
What is the length of Devin White's contract with the Lions?
The length of Devin White's contract with the Lions has not yet been disclosed.
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