Bradford Banta · Jul 14, 2026
Banta projects rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder to be the Lions' third linebacker in base defense and a core special teams contributor.
“Jimmy Rolder, he's gonna be in line to play that third linebacker in base type situations, but an immediate contributor on special teams.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJimmy RolderDetroit LionsJul 14, 2026
Jimmy Rolder to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Jimmy Rolder, he's gonna be in line to play that third linebacker in base type situations, but an immediate contributor on special teams. He'll be a four core guy if he's not starting on defense at that time.”
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