Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Wed 11/13/24 5:14 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Fri 11/8/24 3:50 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Wed 11/6/24 4:33 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Fri 11/1/24 3:20 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Thu 10/31/24 6:07 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Rodriguez injured his ankle during the Lions' Week 8 win over the Titans, but he was able to avoid a high-ankle sprain. Given it's 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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Mon 10/28/24 4:23 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
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 Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Sun 10/27/24 1:47 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Sun 10/27/24 1:26 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez injured his ankle in Sunday's Week 8 game against Tennessee and has been deemed questionable to return.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Tue 10/22/24 2:14 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 31-29 win at Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (6) Tue 10/1/24 9:28 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (6)
Rodriguez recorded five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Lions' win over the Seahawks on Monday night.
EDGE Analysis
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.