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By Matt Audilet
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The Detroit Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal on Saturday, setting him up to play with his fourth NFL team in four years.
White spent the first five seasons of his NFL career in Tampa Bay, helping the Buccaneers secure a Super Bowl title in his second campaign. He most recently took the field for the Houston Texans in 2024 and Las Vegas Raiders in 2025.
White explained his decision to sign with the Lions after training camp practice on Saturday.
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"Coming off last year — a losing season. That was like the first time ever since I was a kid. So, that was very hard," White said.
"You've got to put yourself in the best position to win. In this league, winning is fun," he continued. "You've got to work hard to be able to win. I knew this was a hard-working, winning organization. I felt like it was just the right fit."
Through 17 game appearances with the Raiders in 2025, White recorded a career-high 174 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, seven QB hits, 2.5 sacks, three passes defended and one forced fumble. However, Las Vegas finished the year with a league-worst 3-14 record.
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The Lions will open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13.
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