Detroit Lions injury update: Jimmy Rolder out for the season
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on Monday that rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder sustained a season-ending injury against the Vikings.
Detroit Lions announced on Monday that rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder will be sidelined for the rest of the season due to a season-ending injury sustained during their Sunday victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Dan Campbell informed reporters that Rolder will undergo surgery, confirming the severity of the injury. Initially listed as questionable after the game, Rolder exited Sunday's match with a hamstring issue.
The 6-foot-2, 238-pound linebacker, who began the season battling a leg injury during training camp, played a significant role against Minnesota, appearing in 17 snaps and recording five tackles, two for loss, and his first career sack. Despite these efforts, Rolder's season concluded with five games played, 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack.
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