Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder optimistic about hamstring recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder provided a positive update on his hamstring injury during an appearance on the "Xs and Bros" podcast. Initially expected to miss a significant amount of time, Rolder now anticipates returning to practice within a week. This development could prevent him from being placed on injured reserve, which would force him to sit out the first four games of the season. As training camp progresses and roster cuts approach on August 30, Rolder's return could impact the competition among linebackers, particularly with veterans like Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes vying for spots.
- •Jimmy Rolder suffered a hamstring injury at training camp.
- •He expects to return to practice within a week.
- •Being active could help him avoid injured reserve.
- •Roster cuts are due on August 30.
- •The linebacker group includes several competing veterans.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell updates status of injured Lions LB Jimmy Rolder
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder updates injury return timeline
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder provides very optimistic injury update
"Here's the latest on Detroit Lions LB Jimmy Rolder, who has been out since July with a hamstring injury.
"Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder provided a very good update on his hamstring injury.
"Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder shared an encouraging update on his injury status.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:04 PMDan Campbell updates status of injured Lions LB Jimmy Rolder
Here's the latest on Detroit Lions LB Jimmy Rolder, who has been out since July with a hamstring injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:35 PMLions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder updates injury return timeline
Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder shared an encouraging update on his injury status.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:04 PMLions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder provides very optimistic injury update
Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder provided a very good update on his hamstring injury.
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