Lions sign All-Pro linebacker Devin White ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Devin White, who is a Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. White, 28, played for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, where he recorded 174 total tackles. This signing comes after rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder exited practice early with a leg injury. Coach Dan Campbell is expected to provide an update on Rolder's condition soon. White's addition brings the number of linebackers on the roster to ten as the Lions prepare for padded practices at training camp next week.
- •Devin White won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2020.
- •White had 174 total tackles and 2½ sacks last season with the Raiders.
- •Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder left practice with a leg injury.
- •Lions have ten linebackers on the roster with White's signing.
- •Padded practices at Lions training camp start next week.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign former All-Pro, Super Bowl-winning linebacker
"The Lions, set to start padded practices at training camp this upcoming week, have added an accomplished, veteran linebacker.
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