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Rookie Rolder's Injury Rocks Lions' Draft Hopes
2 Aug
Summary
- Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered a leg injury in training camp.
- The Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White after Rolder's injury.
- Rolder was a highly anticipated fourth-round pick from the University of Michigan.
Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder is facing a significant layoff due to a leg injury sustained during training camp. The fourth-round pick, selected 118th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft from the University of Michigan, exited practice on Friday for evaluation.
Initial reports indicate Rolder will be out "for a while," prompting the Lions to sign former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White to a one-year contract. Rolder, who earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025, led Michigan with 73 tackles and was part of their national championship team.
Head coach Dan Campbell is expected to provide more specifics on Rolder's injury following practice on Monday. The team also boasts other former Michigan players like Aidan Hutchinson and Derrick Barnes on their roster.
