The Houston Texans signed linebacker Devin White today to strengthen their injury-prone linebacker group. White, 26, previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had a brief stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. The team has not revealed the terms of the deal, but White has a notable record, including a Pro Bowl selection in 2021.
Devin White, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 237 pounds, recently had a brief tenure with the Eagles, who signed him to a one-year, $7.5 million contract in March but released him before he played in any regular season games, according to Click2Houston. Known for his speed, with a 40-yard dash time of 4.42 seconds, White has accumulated 566 career tackles, 23 sacks, and several forced and recovered turnovers.
White's best season was in 2020, when he recorded nine sacks and 140 tackles. His notable moments in Tampa include intercepting Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LV. According to Field Level Media, his career stats include 40 tackles for loss, 64 quarterback hits, three interceptions, six forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries over 76 career games, with 75 as a starter. White's arrival in Houston is seen as a potential boost for the team's defense.
With Texans starting linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o out due to injury and concussion protocol, White is expected to play a significant role. He is projected to make an immediate impact as the team faces a challenging season. The Texans are focused on improving from their recent performance, and White's addition may support that goal, as reported by The Manchester Times.
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