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Lions sign linebacker Devin White to one-year deal

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Lions sign linebacker Devin White to one-year deal
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Eagles LB Finds New Home With Detroit Lions
  • 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Sign Former All-Pro Linebacker Devin White
  • 10:44 PMESPN NFL — Ex-All Pro LB White heads to Lions on 1-year deal
  • 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lions sign former Pro Bowl LB Devin White following his productive 2025 season with Raiders
  • 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
  • 7:32 PMPrideofdetroit.com — Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker - Pride Of Detroit
What they're saying
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Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White is joining a potential NFC contender after spending the 2025 NFL season out in Las Vegas. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, White has agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions just as training camp is getting started. via Jordan Schultz on X: Breaking: The #Lions are signing […] The post Ex-Eagles LB Finds New Home With Detroit Lions appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Detroit Lions signed free-agent linebacker Devin White on Saturday. The Lions announced the signing on their X account, but provided no details of the deal. The 28-year-old White recorded a career-high 174 tackles for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.

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The Lions are adding former All-Pro linebacker Devin White on a one-year deal after he recorded 174 tackles for the Raiders. The move brings experience, speed and another intriguing option to Detroit’s defense.

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