The Detroit Lions are likely going to play the remainder of the 2024 NFL season without SAM linebacker Derrick Barnes.
Dan Campbell provided an unfortunate update this week by stating the team would be lucky if the fourth-year linebacker could return at any point this season.
After it was announced veteran linebacker Devin White was released by the Philadelphia Eagles, supporters clamored for the former SEC linebacker to join Detroit’s roster.
Coming out of college, White was heralded for his big game production, sacks, interceptions and tackles for loss while playing for LSU.
According to pre-draft scouting reports, he had the ability to stay close in coverage with tight ends, receivers and running backs and had high football IQ.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers invested the fifth overall pick in White back in 2019. He was considered one of the most complete linebackers coming out of college in quite some time.
White reached the Pro Bowl in his third season (2021), but his play in recent seasons has fallen off. White was part of the Buccaneers Super Bowl winning squad in 2021.
