Overview
- The Lions agreed to a one-year contract with veteran linebacker Devin White, a move first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz and confirmed by the team on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.
- Detroit moved quickly after rookie Jimmy Rolder exited practice with a leg injury to add immediate insurance and competition in the linebacker room.
- White comes off a rebound 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders in which he started all 17 games and recorded 174 tackles, third-most in the NFL.
- His résumé includes a 2020 second-team All-Pro selection and a Super Bowl LV interception, but analytics outlets and reports have flagged coverage lapses and low Pro Football Focus grades across recent seasons.
- The Lions expect White to compete for a reserve or situational role behind Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez while providing veteran depth on a low-risk, prove-it contract.