Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) isn't expected to return from his knee injury until November. Rodriguez made it through 10 games (six starts) for Detroit in 2024 in his third year in the league before tearing his ACL against the Chicago Bears and going on season-ending Injured Reserve. Before the serious knee injury, the 26-year-old had 43 tackles (27 solo), two sacks, and a fumble recovery. With Rodriguez's injury coming late in the season, he's not going to be ready for the start of the 2025 campaign and will just be hoping to rejoin the club in the second half of the season. Rodriguez has a total of 151 tackles (102 solo), three sacks, 10 tackles for loss, five QB hits, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his three NFL seasons and will remain off the IDP fantasy radar.
Jun 5, 2025 12:21 PM EST
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day win over the division-rival Chicago Bears and will miss the rest of the season. It's a tough blow for Rodriguez, who had started six games this year while picking up 43 tackles and two sacks. The 25-year-old's season-ending injury came in the fourth quarter of the eventual 23-20 victory over Chicago on Turkey Day. He had five tackles and one pass breakup in the game before departing. Rodriguez will certainly need surgery and could be in danger of missing the start of the 2025 season, depending on how his rehab goes in the offseason. The Lions defense also lost a key piece of their linebacking corps recently when Alex Anzalone broke his forearm. The 30-year-old is expected to miss six to eight weeks and was placed on Injured Reserve.
Nov 29, 2024 1:08 PM EST
Rodriguez (undisclosed) played majority of camp this week with the second-team defense, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Press reports.
Jul 27, 2023 12:30 PM EST
Rodriguez (undisclosed) was a non-participant at practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jun 1, 2023 12:27 PM EST
Rodriguez (elbow) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Nov 16, 2022 2:58 PM EST
Rodriquez (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.
Nov 13, 2022 9:07 AM EST
Rodriquez was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury,
Nov 9, 2022 2:09 PM EST
Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), a sack, one pass defended and one fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins.
Nov 1, 2022 5:26 PM EST
Rodriguez amassed 11 tackles (eight solo) and also forced a fumble on special teams in Sunday's 48-45 loss to the Seahawks.
Oct 3, 2022 8:51 AM EST
Rodriguez collected eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
Sep 27, 2022 4:41 PM EST
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