Levi Drake Rodriguez - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Registers 2.0 sacks in Year 2 Rodriguez posted 43 tackles (including 2.0 sacks) over 16 games (two starts) during the 2025 campaign.

Impact Rodriguez played in just two games as a rookie, but he was much more involved during his sophomore NFL campaign. The 2024 seventh-round draft pick played over half of Minnesota's defensive snaps in eight contests, including in each of the final three games of the regular season. Rodriguez will be in the third year of his rookie contract in 2026 and figures to again play a significant role for the Vikings' defense.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in line to return Sunday Rodriguez (neck) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez missed last Sunday's win over Tampa Bay due to a neck injury. He began this week with a limited practice, but by upgrading to a full session Thursday, Rodriguez should be set to return to action Sunday against Dallas. He's played 45 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps through 12 contests this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings relish 'reassuring' performance for McCarthy in team-wide romp, even if too little too late

The Minnesota Vikings badly needed to stop turning the ball over

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't suit up vs. Commanders Rodriguez (neck) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus Washington.

Impact Rodriguez will miss his first game of the season in Week 14 because of a neck injury. In his absence, rookie fifth-rounder Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins figures to see an increase in snaps on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Drake Rodriguez & Vikings Table Serve Thanksgiving Meals View photos as DL Levi Drake Rodriguez served Thanksgiving meals with the Vikings Table food truck powered by Xcel Energy.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 10 vs. Ravens | November 5 Vikings WR Adam Thielen, LB Blake Cashman, CB Byron Murphy Jr., T Christian Darrisaw, G Donovan Jackson, LB Eric Wilson, DT Javon Hargrave,...

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Levi Drake Rodriguez Comes Up With Massive Field Goal Block Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez blocks a field goal attempt by Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates and sees Vikings def...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Vikings block Lions' field goal for 41-yard recovery by Isaiah Rodgers Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez blocks a field goal attempt by Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates and sees Vikings def...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NFL.COM

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings Leaving London with a Win 👏

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Levi Drake Rodriguez ambushes Sampson for one of the quicker TFLs you'll see Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez ambushes Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson for one of the quicker TFLs yo...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

Levi Drake Rodriguez Ends The Play In The Backfield Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez ambushes Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson for one of the quicker TFLs yo...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings getting a breakout season from a player no one saw coming Second-year defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez is quickly becoming the latest defensive gem for the Minnesota Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Five extra points: Will Reichard's key to making 60-yard field goals? Not practicing them. Of note in the Vikings’ 48-10 win over the Bengals: the performances of Will Reichard, Donovan Jackson, Levi Drake Rodriguez and the beleagu...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Has impact off bench Rodriguez had a tackle for a loss and two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Impact Rodriguez played on 20 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be part of the rotation on the interior of the defensive line. The 2024 seventh-rounder appeared in just two regular-season games during his rookie year, but could see his role increase this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fades injury report Rodriguez (ankle) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez suffered an ankle injury during the Vikings' preseason opener against the Texans, but his absence from Thursday's injury report indicates that he'll play against the Bears on Monday. The 2024 seventh-rounder appeared in just two regular-season games during his rookie year, when he logged one solo tackle and one pass defense.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Drake Rodriguez Among Young Vikings Defenders to Shine in Music City Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 23, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Levi Drake Rodriguez Drops Brandon Allen For A Sack Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Brandon Allen for a 10-yard loss.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Suffers ankle injury Rodriguez was held of Tuesday's practice due to a minor ankle injury he sustained in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact He's questionable for this weekend's preseason game against the Patriots. Rodriguez played just two games last season but could become a valuable depth contributor on the defensive line.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings Rookie Levi Drake Rodriguez Leans on Faith, Family Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Levi Drake Rodriguez, Jalen Redmond & Taki Taimani Bring Young Energy to Vikings D-Line Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Media Availability | Eagles Postgame: Hall, McGlothern and Rodriguez Minnesota Vikings Jaren Hall, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Dwight McGlothern addressed the media after Saturday's win over the Eagles.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Media Availability: Levi Drake Rodriguez and Trent Sherfield Minnesota Vikings Levi Drake Rodriguez and Trent Sherfield addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Levi Drake Rodriguez Mic'd Up During The Preseason Win Over The Raiders DL Levi Drake Rodriguez was wired for sound during the recent preseason win over the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

Justin Jefferson Is HYPED After Levi Drake Rodriguez's Sack Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is HYPED on Vikings broadcast after rookie defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez's sack.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM

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Vikings relish 'reassuring' performance for McCarthy in team-wide romp, even if too little too late

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24