Malcolm Rodriguez - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Past ankle injury Rodriguez (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact An ankle injury has prevented Rodriguez from playing in the Lions' last two regular-season games, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates the 2022 sixth-round pick should be able to make his return against the Jaguars on Sunday. In the six games prior to his ankle injury, Rodriguez logged 26 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Rodriguez (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Rodriguez has been sidelined for the Lions' last two regular-season games after spraining his ankle in Week 8 against the Titans. Wednesday marked the first time he has been able to practice since the injury, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Houston Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Rodriguez will miss his second straight game, allowing Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell to handle the bulk of the linebacker snaps for Detroit. Rodriguez's absence will mainly be felt on special teams.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Rodriguez (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez was sidelined for the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers after sustaining an ankle injury the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he could be in jeopardy of missing even more time. If the second-year linebacker cannot upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, he'll likely miss his second game in a row in Week 10's matchup against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out for Sunday Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that Rodriguez (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact The second-year linebacker didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury in the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined in Week 9. Expect Trevor Nowaske or Jalen Reeves-Maybin to see increased work with Detroit's first-team defense in Rodriguez's stead.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Rodriguez (ankle) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez injured his ankle during the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans, but he was able to avoid a high-ankle sprain. Given its an aggravated injury and he's logged consecutive DNPs this week, Rodriguez is unlikely to play against the Packers on Sunday. Should Rodriguez be sidelined, Trevor Nowaske would have the inside track on Ben Niemann to start at outside linebacker alongside Jack Campbell and Alex Anzalone.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids high ankle sprain Rodriguez aggravated a previous ankle injury in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans and is expected to miss the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Packers, Jordan Schultz of Fox Spor...

Impact Shultz's report Monday suggests that Rodriguez avoided what was thought to be a serious ankle injury; however, the Oklahoma State product will still likely be sidelined for Detroit's Week 9 contest. Rodriguez has recorded 26 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across the Lions' first seven games this season. Schultz also reported that Rodriguez is expected to return in Week 10, so either Ben Niemann or Jalen Reeves-Maybin is anticipated to start in his place Sunday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Tennessee Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the titans.

Impact Rodriguez was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game after injuring his ankle. With Rodriguez sidelined for the rest of the contest, Jalen Reeves-Maybin should see more snaps with the first-team defense.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down with ankle injury Sunday Rodriguez injured his ankle in Sunday's Week 8 game against Tennessee and has been deemed questionable to return.

Impact Rodriguez was injured early in the first quarter and had to be carted off the field. The latter detail perhaps lends pessimism about his chance of returning to the contest, but he's officially questionable for the time being. Jalen Reeves-Maybin could see substantially more work than usual if Rodriguez is forced to miss the remainder of the game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Rodriguez Using 'Wrestler Mentality' to Shine The Detroit Lions have relied on a pair of linebackers to aid a unit that has been praised repeatedly throughout the 2024 season. Detroit's...

OCTOBER 25 • SI.COM

Gets to the quarterback Sunday Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 31-29 win at Minnesota.

Impact Rodriguez's seven tackles were a new season high, and his sack was his second of the year. Even still, as long as both Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell are also available, Rodriguez probably won't see enough playing time to warrant IDP consideration in most formats.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in victory Rodriguez recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Lions' win over the Seahawks on Monday night.

Impact Rodriguez made the start at linebacker in place of an injured Derrick Barnes (knee, IR) and played 34 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in base situations next to Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell. With Barnes out at least three more games, Rodriguez should handle an increased role on defense on top of his leading special teams job.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Expect Malcolm Rodriguez to Shoulder More of the Load Rodriguez could play both offense and defense Sunday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Good to go Rodriguez (ankle) is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Rodriguez injured his ankle in last week's loss to the Ravens and subsequently landed a questionable designation for Monday's game. Barring any setbacks, he looks ready to take on his usual workload.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Questionable to return Rodriguez (ankle) exited Sunday's game against the Ravens and is listed as questionable.

Impact The second-year linebacker did not record a tackle before exiting. Rodriguez has seven tackles in seven games this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive role dwindling Rodriguez did not log a defensive snap during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Rodriguez logged about a quarter of the defensive snaps over the first three games of the season, but the former Hard Knocks star has seen his role dwindle as first-round rookie Jack Campbell has seen his role expand. With Alex Anzalone and Derrick Barnes handling every other snap at linebacker, Rodriguez will likely see most of his work come on special teams for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

The Detroit News Malcolm Rodriguez will have to earn his playing time all over again, facing far stiffer competition than he did a year ago at linebacker.

JULY 25, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

What Drafting Jack Campbell Means for LB Malcolm Rodriguez Is Malcolm Rodriguez headed for a reduced role in 2023?

MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stuck next to Anzalone Rodriguez will continue to play alongside Alex Anzalone in 2023 and beyond, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact This limits the upside of the rising IDP prospect for the foreseeable future. However, linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard believes that the on-field support that Anzalone -- a defensive captain -- provided Rodriguez in 2022 made it easier for the latter to post impressive stat lines in the first place. While Anzalone's presence in the middle of the defense will nonetheless make it hard for Rodriguez to register elite IDP production going forward, it's still possible that Rodriguez could push for triple-digit tackles in 2023 after logging 87 as a rookie.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 87 tackles as rookie Rodriguez totaled 87 tackles with one sack, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 16 games in 2023.

Impact It was an up-and-down season for the 5-foot-11 rookie drafted in the sixth round, but the good far outweighed the bad for Rodriguez, who finished fifth among all rookies in total tackles. While his stock is already on the rise, Rodriguez could become a highly attractive IDP option ahead of the 2023 campaign should he take over the middle linebacker role from incumbent Alex Anzalone, who is set to hit free agency.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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