The Detroit Lions announced they have officially placed LB Jimmy Rolder on injured reserve. The Lions waived DB Bishop Fitzgerald in a corresponding move.
The Detroit Lions will have to navigate some injuries at the linebacker position. Both Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder suffered significant injuries, which saps the team of its depth at the position.
Per Justin Rogers, Lions LB Jimmy Rolder is out for the season and might need surgery due to a hamstring injury. Rolder, 22, spent four years at Michigan, where he made 11 starts his senior year and racked up 73 total tackles.
The start to the 2026 season has been a quiet one for Detroit Lions fourth-round pick Jimmy Rolder. Through five games, Rolder has made three appearances and been limited to a role mostly on special teams.
The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.
The Detroit Lions are hoping their young players continue to develop and make plays out on the football field. Two players that have started to catch the attention of the coaching staff are tight end Jackson Meeks and linebacker Jimmy Rolder.
The start of training camp often brings unexpected challenges, and rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder is already dealing with one. Now, the team has revealed what is going on behind the scenes.
The Detroit Lionsmade a significant roster move on Saturday with the team off the practice field. General manager Brad Holmes decided to add a Super Bowl champion to the defense.
The Detroit Lions' offseason workout program has wrapped up. After workouts spanning several weeks, the Lions had their final practice of this part of the offseason on Wedensday.