MALCOLM RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Malcolm Rodriguez Seemingly Rejoining Lions at Perfect Time The Detroit Lions are getting a major defensive reinforcement back against the New York Giants, and it couldn't have happened at a better ti...

NOVEMBER 21 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Activated from PUP The Lions activated Rodriguez (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez appears to be on the verge of making his 2025 season debut after a lengthy rehab from ACL surgery. The fourth-year linebacker recorded 43 tackles (27 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 10 appearances last season.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Out for Sunday Rodriguez (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Despite a full week of practice sessions, Rodriguez will remain on the injured reserve list and won't suit up for the Week 11 matchup. The linebacker from Oklahoma State has yet to play this season as he continues to work back from a torn ACL in 2024. Expect Derrick Barnes to continue operating as one of the Lions' top outside linebackers until Rodriguez is fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Week 11 Rodriguez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Rodriguez was a full practice participant all week, but he would need to be activated from injured reserve in order to be eligible to play Sunday. The 2022 sixth-rounder is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered from November of 2024, and his return would strengthen the Lions' depth at linebacker while giving the team another contributor for special teams. Rodriguez logged 43 tackles (27 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 10 regular-season games in 2024.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Rodriguez (knee) was a full participant in Detroit's practice Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez managed to practice fully for the first time since suffering a torn ACL late last season. If the 26-year-old is able to participate in Thursday and Friday's practices as well, he could be activated off the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Ruled out for Week 10 Rodriguez (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game versus Washington.

Impact Rodriguez remains on the reserve/PUP list after he wasn't activated ahead of Sunday's Week 10 contest. He'll have to wait at least one more week to make his season debut after Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 of last season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Rodriguez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Although Rodriguez has been given the questionable tag for Sunday's game, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported in late October that the Lions are aiming to have the 2022 sixth-rounder return for Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16. Rodriguez will have to be activated from injured reserve before being cleared to play, but he was limited in practice during Week 10 prep, so the Lions are likely to give the fourth-year pro at least one more week before clearing him to make his 2025 debut. Rodriguez is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in November of 2024.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Rodriguez (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez was able to continue his stretch of limited sessions as he works his way back from the torn ACL he suffered last November. The linebacker still has over 10 days left in his 21-day practice window, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice this week ahead of Sunday's contest against Washington.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on estimated report The Lions listed Rodriguez (knee) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Lions opened Rodriguez's 21-day practice window Monday as he enters the final stage of his recovery from torn ACL that he suffered last November. Wednesday's report was an estimate as a practice wasn't held, so Thursday's session will be his first opportunity for on-field reps since his injury. Per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, the Lions are gearing Rodriguez to make his 2025 debut against the Eagles in Week 11.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Week 11 return NFL reporter Jordan Schultz relays that the Lions are expecting Rodriguez (knee) to make his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Impact Per Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News, the Lions will designate Rodriguez to return from the reserve/PUP list this week. That allows the 2022 sixth-rounder to return to practice, and that will be his focus as he'll be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10 against the Vikings and Commanders, respectively. Rodriguez is in the last stages of his recovery from a torn right ACL that he sustained in November of 2024.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to practice Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the Lions plan to open the 21-day practice window for Rodriguez (knee) to return from injured reserve, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News re...

Impact Rodriguez is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn right ACL that he sustained in Week 13 of the 2024 season. However, he would likely stay on injured reserve until he is able to log consecutive full practices. Rodriguez's practice participation over the coming week will determine whether the Lions will activate him from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to practice after bye Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday the Lions are hopeful to get Rodriguez (knee) back at practice following the Week 8 bye, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Impact Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 last season and underwent a second, cleanup procedure on the knee over the summer, delaying his return to action. He remains on the reserve/PUP list, but it sounds like a November return could be in the cards for the veteran linebacker and special-teams standout.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least four games Rodriguez was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Rodriguez played 10 games (six starts) and produced 43 tackles (27 solo) and 2.0 sacks last season before his season ended due to a torn ACL in late November. The 2022 second-round pick should be back in action by this November if he avoids any setbacks, and his earliest chance to play will be Week 5 versus the Bengals. He likely won't start once he returns, as Derrick Barnes and Alex Anzalone should have those outside linebacker roles locked up.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lions injury updates: Alex Anzalone, Sione Vaki, Roy Lopez, Malcolm Rodriguez, Miles Frazier, Mekhi Wingo | Sporting News Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered several injury updates on notable players, including on linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is deali...

JULY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Provide Updates on Vaki, Lopez, Previously Injured Players Detroit Lions provide injury updates on Sione Vaki, Roy Lopez, Malcolm Rodriguez.

JULY 22 • SUNHERALD.COM

Heads to active/PUP list Rodriguez (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Lions on Thursday.

Impact The designation means that Rodriguez can return for the Lions' preseason opener against the Chargers on July 31, but that appears unlikely after he tore his ACL last November in a win over the Bears. In June, Detroit coach Dan Campbell estimated that the linebacker could perhaps return by November of this season, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com. Rodriguez has not played a starting role since his rookie campaign in 2022.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lions injury updates from OTAs: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tyleik Williams, Malcolm Rodriguez | Sporting News We received three injury updates on Detroit Lions players on the last day of the team's OTAs this week. Here's the latest on wide receiver A...

JUNE 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JUNE 6 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Likely out for start of season Rodriguez (knee) is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker was placed on injured reserve last November after tearing his ACL in a win over the Bears. Detroit coach Dan Campbell offered a conservative estimate Thursday that Rodriguez could perhaps return by November, per Woodyard. The 2022 sixth-round pick is entering the final season of his four-year rookie deal, and while he started 15 games as a rookie, he has played more often in a backup and rotational role since then.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out until November Deadspin | Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out until November

JUNE 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out until November Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will not return from his knee injury until November, head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday.”He’s...

JUNE 5 • THESTATE.COM

Detroit Lion's star Malcolm Rodriguez caught belting Whitney Houston in cringe video shared by wife | Sporting News Detroit Lions star Malcolm Rodriguez's wife just shared an embarrassing video of the linebacker belting out Whitney Houston

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez welcomes first child | Sporting News The Lions linebacker and his wife welcomed their first child on March 24.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM