Devin White signs one-year deal with Detroit Lions for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Devin White, formerly of the Houston Texans, has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions for the 2026 season. White spent the 2024 season with the Texans, serving as a backup behind Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o. Last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, he recorded 174 combined tackles, ranking third in the NFL. White was previously a standout linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contributing significantly to their Super Bowl win in 2020. His move to the Lions could reinforce their defense for the upcoming season.
- •Devin White joins the Lions for the 2026 NFL season.
- •He recorded 174 tackles last season with the Raiders.
- •White was a former first-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2019.
- •He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and All-Pro status in 2020.
- •White's signing addresses the Lions' need for defensive depth.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Former Texans LB Devin White lands with new team for 2026
"Former Houston Texans linebacker Devin White has found a new home for the 2026 season.
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