Rolder (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
This move was anticipated, as Rolder suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the Lions' win over Minnesota on Sunday. The rookie linebacker logged a career-high 17 defensive snaps and notched his first NFL sack in that contest, so his injury comes at an unfortunate time. Rolder will now turn his focus toward rehabbing the injury in order to be ready for offseason activities in 2027.
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Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Done for the season
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Rolder will miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Rolder sustained the season-ending injury during Detroit's win over the Vikings on Sunday. The 22-year-old will finish his rookie campaign with 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for next season.
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Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Injures hamstring vs. Minnesota
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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
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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: Avoids major injury
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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
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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.
