Jimmy Rolder

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• Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Injures hamstring vs. Minnesota

  Rotowire Nov 1, 2026

  Rolder did not return to Sunday's game against the Vikings after sustaining a hamstring injury in the third quarter. Rolder sustained the injury late in the third quarter while attempting a tackle. He was initially tagged as questionable but didn't return, and he'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of his injury. The Lions' next game is Week 9 against the Dolphins on Nov. 8.

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• Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Full practice on Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2026

  Rolder (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Rolder was week-to-week throughout training camp with a hamstring issue. The linebacker was able to log a full practice during the Lions' first Week 1 session and should be all set to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints.

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• Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Remains week-to-week

  Rotowire Aug 20, 2026

  Coach Dan Campbell said this week that Rolder (hamstring) could begin practicing pretty early in the season, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. The fourth-round rookie was injured early in camp and has missed the past three weeks with a strained hamstring. It sounds like he's going to miss the remainder of camp and the preseason. As a rookie, Rolder is expected to work as a depth linebacker and special-teams player.

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• Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Avoids major injury

  Rotowire Aug 1, 2026

  Rolder (leg) will miss some time but avoided severe injury, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports. The promising rookie left Friday's practice due to the issue. If Rolder can return before the start of the regular season, he could yet prove he is a reliable depth option at linebacker for the Lions. The recent signing of Devin White makes the competition tougher, but the team is always looking for depth at a position it has been notoriously injury-prone with.

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• Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Close to home in Detroit

  Rotowire Apr 25, 2026

  The Lions selected Rolder in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 118th overall. Rolder didn't start until his fourth year at Michigan, but he impressed at weakside linebacker as a run stopper and in coverage. While he didn't run the 40-yard dash, he's considered to be a strong athlete. Rolder plays aggressively and is a sure tackler, as he had a 4.7 percent missed tackle rate in 2025. He likely needs to develop a bit considering his lack of experience, but he was a dependable special-teams player at Michigan and should contribute in that facet immediately with the Lions.

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