Linebacker Devin White joins the Detroit Lions on a one-year contract with the goal of securing a starting spot after a standout season with the Las Vegas Raiders. All reports note that White, 28, posts elite defensive production, finishing last season as the NFL’s third-leading tackler. He recorded 174 tackles, described as a career high and a Raiders franchise record. After that season ends, White enters free agency and remains available for a period before Detroit signs him, with the Lions reportedly seeking added depth at linebacker. The Winnipeg Free Press source aligns with this account, and the Yahoo Sports report emphasizes White’s push to convert that depth role into a starting position. The agreement is framed as a short-term opportunity for White to continue his high-tackle pace and contribute to Detroit’s linebacker group. No additional team context or contract terms beyond the one-year deal are provided in the excerpts.