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
MALCOLM RODRIGUEZ
39 TCKL •
0 INT •
2 SCK
39 TCKL
0 INT
2 SCK
Questionable to return Rodriguez (ankle) exited Sunday's game against the Ravens and is listed as questionable.
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
Malcolm Rodriguez NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Props 2023
See current odds on Malcolm Rodriguez to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.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
THE DAILY DRIVE: Why Malcolm Rodriguez is honoring his grandmother: Stories behind Detroit Lions' cleats Why Malcolm Rodriguez is honoring his grandmother: Stories behind Detroit Lions' cleats
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Malcolm Rodriguez Is Lions' Highest PFF-Graded Defensive Player Lions’ Week 12 PFF grades have been revealed.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Logs full practice Wednesday Rodriguez (elbow) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Rodriguez was limited with an elbow injury during each practice Week 10, leaving him sidelined for Sunday's win against the Bears. The rookie linebacker recorded 54 tackles, one sack, one pass defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over the first eight games of the season, and he should reprise this starting role in Sunday's Week 11 contest versus the Giants.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez inactive vs. Bears, Derrick Barnes likely to start Malcolm Rodriguez was injured in Detroit Lions win over Green Bay Packers, in a collision with safety Kerby Joseph; he's out vs. Chicago Bea...
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Won't play Sunday Rodriquez (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.
Impact Rodriquez was a limited participant at each practice ahead of Week 10 due to an elbow injury and will miss his first game of the season. In his absence, Derrick Barnes and Jarrad Davis are candidates for increased roles.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Rodriguez Will Not Suit Up against Bears Here is a list of players who are inactive for the Detroit Lions in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lions' Thursday Injury Report: LB Malcolm Rodriguez Limited Detroit Lions Week 9 NFL injury report released Thursday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dealing with elbow injury Rodriquez was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury.
Impact Rodriquez presumably suffered the elbow injury during the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to log a full session before the team needs to make a decision on the linebacker's status for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions injury updates for Malcolm Rodriguez (elbow), Kerby Joseph (concussion) Dan Campbell silenced Detroit Lions drama and maybe saved his job by beating Packers
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Detroit Lions injury updates for Malcolm Rodriguez (elbow), Kerby Joseph (concussion) Lions coach Dan Campbell said Joseph is in a similar spot to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Brock Wright, who did not miss a game after landing in pr...
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Inside The Play: Malcolm Rodriguez Records First NFL Sack Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez plays the position in a manner that has impressed many onlookers. Turn on the film and you...
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Packs stat sheet in loss Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), a sack, one pass defended and one fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Rodriguez tallied the first sack of his career as he brought down Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for an eight-yard loss in the first quarter. The rookie linebacker then recovered his first fumble of the season to end Miami's opening drive of the game. Rodriguez has now tallied 50 tackles (38 solo) while playing 331 of his 353 snaps on defense over seven games, and he'll continue to put up prolific stat lines while playing a prominent role in Detroit's front seven.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Rodriguez's best plays vs. Dolphins Week 8 Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez's best plays vs. Miami Dolphins in the Week 8 matchup.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Joseph forces fumble, Rodriguez recovers Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph forces Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braylon Sanders fumble that linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez recovers.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Malcolm Rodriguez Is Top PFF-Graded Rookie Linebacker A review of the Detroit Lions PFF grades through the first five weeks of the 2022 NFL season.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Records double-digit tackles Sunday Rodriguez amassed 11 tackles (eight solo) and also forced a fumble on special teams in Sunday's 48-45 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Rodriguez continues to produce in the tackles department, as he's now collected 33 stops through the first four weeks of the campaign. The rookie linebacker was on the field for 79 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps, and he'll look to add another solid performance next week against the Patriots.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eight tackles in Week 3 Rodriguez collected eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
Impact The rookie linebacker continues to make plays across the field, as he recorded eight tackles while playing 76 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 3. Rodriguez hopes to continue his impressive efforts when the Lions host Seattle on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Rodriguez: Breaking down the Lions rookie LB in Week 2 Malcolm Rodriguez: Breaking down all of the Lions rookie LB’s snaps in the Week 2 win over the Commanders
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
