Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder set to contribute despite leg injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Detroit Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered a leg injury during training camp on July 31, but defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard indicated the injury is not severe. Rolder's absence is expected to be temporary, as he will remain engaged in team meetings and is anticipated to contribute in the upcoming season. The Lions also signed former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White to bolster competition at the position. Rolder, a fourth-round pick, was looking to earn a rotational role and help solidify the linebacker depth behind Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes.
- •Rolder injured his leg during practice on July 31.
- •Defensive coordinator Sheppard expects Rolder to contribute this fall.
- •Former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White joined the Lions' roster.
- •Rolder was primarily a middle linebacker during the offseason.
- •The Lions seek to solidify their linebacker depth this summer.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lions' Jimmy Rolder, despite injury, still expected to contribute in Year 1
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions DC: Injury won't keep rookie LB Jimmy Rolder from contributing
"Despite suffering a leg injury that'll cost him some time, Lions LB Jimmy Rolder is expected to get back on the field and contribute as a rookie.
"Jimmy Rolder will miss time with the leg injury he suffered in training camp, but it isn't severe.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:03 PMLions' Jimmy Rolder, despite injury, still expected to contribute in Year 1
Despite suffering a leg injury that'll cost him some time, Lions LB Jimmy Rolder is expected to get back on the field and contribute as a rookie.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:45 PMLions DC: Injury won't keep rookie LB Jimmy Rolder from contributing
Jimmy Rolder will miss time with the leg injury he suffered in training camp, but it isn't severe.
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