Lions add veterans Devin White and Troy Reeder after Rolder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Detroit Lions quickly responded to rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder's leg injury by signing veterans Devin White and Troy Reeder. Rolder is expected to miss some time due to the injury. White, a former All-Pro, has joined the Lions as his fourth team in four seasons. Reeder, set to compete for a depth role, has significant experience in the league. Currently, the projected starting trio includes Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, and Malcolm Rodriguez, with Rodriguez likely seeing increased opportunity due to Rolder’s absence.
- •Jimmy Rolder suffers a leg injury during Lions training camp.
- •Devin White and Troy Reeder signed to bolster linebacker depth.
- •Projected starting linebackers include Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes.
- •Rodriguez benefits from increased playing time with Rolder sidelined.
- •The Lions' linebacker group is now one of the deepest in the league.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Reshape Linebacker Room Following Jimmy Rolder Injury
"The Lions didn’t waste any time. After Jimmy Rolder’s injury, Detroit quickly bolstered its linebacker room with two experienced veterans.
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