Lions sign linebacker Devin White to one-year deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Lions reached an agreement with linebacker Devin White on a one-year contract as of August 1, 2026. White, 28, comes off a season with the Raiders in which he started all 17 games and recorded significant defensive stats, including 174 tackles and two sacks. Originally drafted by the Buccaneers with the fifth overall pick in 2019, White earned Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and had a strong postseason performance while helping the Buccaneers secure a championship. He had previously played for the Texans in 2024 before moving to the Raiders. This signing adds depth to the Lions' defense ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lions agreed to a one-year deal with Devin White.
- •White previously played for the Raiders, starting all 17 games last season.
- •He was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
- •Devin White is a former Pro Bowl linebacker.
- •Lions aim to strengthen their defense with this signing.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign veteran, Super Bowl-winning LB Devin White
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lions agree to terms with LB Devin White
"The Lions have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Devin White on a one-year deal, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.
"The Detroit Lions announced the signing of Super Bowl champion and veteran linebacker Devin White on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:17 PMDetroit Lions sign veteran, Super Bowl-winning LB Devin White
The Detroit Lions announced the signing of Super Bowl champion and veteran linebacker Devin White on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:32 PMLions agree to terms with LB Devin White
The Lions have agreed to terms with free agent linebacker Devin White on a one-year deal, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.
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