The Houston Texans are signing free-agent linebacker Devin White, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The sixth-year veteran was released by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month after signing a one-year deal with the team this offseason. White spent the first five seasons of his career as a Buccaneer after Tampa Bay selected the LSU product with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The 26-year-old was a productive defender in his time in Tampa, recording 91+ total tackles in each of his first four seasons. However, he did not appear in a game this year for Philadelphia after losing out on the starting job to the Eagles' Nakobe Dean. He's likely a depth piece for Houston, but White's athleticism could earn him a higher share of snaps than initially anticipated. The Texans will square off against their division-rival Indianapolis Colts this Sunday in Week 8.
The Philadelphia Eagles released Devin White on Tuesday after he signed a one-year deal with the club in free agency in the offseason. White was inactive in each of the first four games of the season (the Eagles had a bye in Week 5). He worked with the first-team defense in training camp over the summer but lost out on the starting job to Nakobe Dean to begin the regular season and also dealt with an ankle injury that hampered him. The 26-year-old missed the team's Week 4 contest due to personal reasons. White was originally the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft out of LSU by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2021 but broke a streak of three straight seasons with 100-plus combined tackles in 2023, when he had 83 tackles (49 solo), 2.5 sacks, a career-high two interceptions and six pass breakups in 14 games with the Bucs.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White (personal) has been ruled out again by the team for their Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. White, who spent the first five seasons of his career in Tampa Bay after being selected fifth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, was acquired by the Eagles this offseason. However, he has yet to appear in a game thus far in the 2024 season. The 26-year-old spent most of training camp as Philadelphia's starting middle linebacker but was eventually beaten out by Nakobe Dean for the job. He would miss Philly's season-opener with an ankle injury before being a healthy scratch against Atlanta and New Orleans. It'd be a surprise to see the former first-round pick not appear this season after a productive stint during his time as a Buccaneer, though it's difficult to project precisely when or if he'll return to the field.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White has been ruled out for Friday night's opener against the Green Bay Packers in Brazil with an ankle injury. White joined the Eagles from Tampa Bay this season after making the Pro Bowl for the Buccaneers in 2022. He is expected to have a big role this year in Philadelphia as a middle linebacker but will have to wait until Week 2 at the earliest for his Eagles debut.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White (ankle) was able to get through a limited practice session on Tuesday. White is currently battling an ankle injury that could sideline him for the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The former first-round pick is heading into his first season in Philly. He collected 566 tackles, 23 sacks, and six fumbles forced during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His absence would certainly be a hit to this Eagles defense. Nakobe Dean would likely be in line to start at inside linebacker if White is unable to play. That would be a downgrade for this defense, but nothing is official yet.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal on Thursday. The former first-round pick will receive a prove-it deal worth $7.5 million for the upcoming 2024 season. White hasn't been able to live up to the hype of being taken 5th overall during the 2019 draft. He had good moments during his five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The biggest problem for White has been stopping the running game as he continues to be a liability there. The good news is, the Eagles brought in defensive mastermind Vic Fangio this offseason. If anyone is going to be able to fix White, it's going to be Fangio.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday after being listed as questionable on the final injury report. Also out for Tampa's defense is cornerback Carlton Davis III (groin), defensive lineman William Gholston (ankle, knee), cornerback Josh Hayes and safety Ryan Neal (back). The good news is that defensive tackle Vita Vea (toe), who was initially listed as doubtful, is active after being upgraded to questionable on Saturday. White will now miss his third straight game due to a foot injury that he suffered in Week 10, so fantasy managers in IDP leagues will need to keep him on their benches for another week. You should be looking to avoid Tampa's defense/special teams unit in fantasy, even against a young and inexperienced Packers offense.
Devin White, Jamel Deal Trending Toward Playing Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) and cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle, foot) had been listed as questionable but are trending in the right direction for Week 15 versus the Green Bay Packers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. White, who has 69 tackles, two sacks, and one interception through 11 games, is expected to work out pregame before the team confirms his status. Having him and Dean available will be crucial for the Buccaneers as they look to slow down the Packers on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) and defensive back Jamel Dean (ankle, foot) have both been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Atlanta Falcons. Meanwhile, linebacker K.J. Britt (back) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (toe) are questionable, so Tampa's defense could be short-handed once again this weekend at some key positions. The good news is outside linebacker Lavonte David (groin) practiced in full all week and will play following his absence in the Week 13 win over the Carolina Panthers. The 25-year-old White will miss his second straight game. David should be able to pick up some of the slack, but Tampa's run defense could suffer again, which is good news for Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. He missed back-to-back practices earlier this week but did log a limited session on Friday. He entered this weekend listed as questionable and evidently made enough progress in order to suit up. The 25-year-old has 62 tackles, two sacks, and one interception this year. He'll be tasked with slowing down a respectable Colts offense that tallied 20-plus points in each of its first nine games.
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