MALCOLM RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Malcolm Rodriguez Will Play 'Big Role' in Lions Season Opener Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will be a key figure in the defense against the Philadelphia Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions notes: Rodriguez exceeds initial expectations; GM high on another rookie's upside Lions GM Brad Holmes and assistant GM Ray Agnew revealed when the team drafted Malcolm Rodriguez, they felt he would just be a four-core spe...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions LB coach Kelvin Sheppard on rookie Malcolm Rodriguez Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard talks about the progress of rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions rookie linebacker Rodriguez eyeing starting spot

Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has become a surprising star on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” — and the sixth-round selection from Oklahoma State has a shot to start in Wee...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Why LB Malcolm Rodriguez Is 'Amazing Little Player' Detroit Lions defensive coordinator still wants the rookie linebacker to earn his keep in the NFL.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pushing for starter status Rodriguez appears on track for a starting role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Rodriguez has reportedly been the best playmaker in the Lions' linebacker room this summer. While his top competition has been Alex Anzalone, Chris Board and Derrick Barnes, it has nonetheless been an impressive rise for the 5-foot-11 rookie who fell to the sixth round this spring. It remains unclear what sort of role he will have when Week 1 rolls around, but Rodriguez could particularly have IDP utility if he edges out Anzalone for snaps at middle linebacker.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bold Prediction: How LB Malcolm Rodriguez Can Win DROY Detroit Lions linebacker has an opportunity to win a prestigious rookie award.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez rises as Detroit's secondary falters vs. Colts The Lions on Tuesday had the first of two joint practices with the Colts, whose offense had a big day against Detroit's defensive backs.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Hard Knocks': Malcolm Rodriguez wows at training camp practice In this segment of "Hard Knocks: Detroit Lions," linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez impresses coaches at practice. Watch full episodes of "Hard Kn...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Lions LB, 'Hard Knocks' favorite Malcolm Rodriguez taking first-team reps with defense A day after getting plenty of air time on "Hard Knocks," rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez got starting reps at Lions practice on Wednesday.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Detroit Lions rookie Malcolm Rodriguez trending towards winning starting LB job Jonah Jackson, Quintez Cephus and Jahlani Tavai are the other rookie non-first-rounders to start an opener for the Detroit Lions in the past...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions notes: Rookie Malcolm Rodriguez making case for starting linebacker role Malcolm Rodriguez will use the next couple weeks, beginning with the team's joint practices with the Colts, to stake his claim to a starting...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Free Press Rookies Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez made big tackles early in Friday's game vs. the Atlanta Falcons

AUGUST 13, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Roundtable: When Will Malcolm Rodriguez Start in NFL? The latest AllLions Roundtable focuses on when Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will make his first NFL start.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions Already Talking About Moving Malcolm Rodriguez Up Depth Chart Dan Campbell discussed the early progress linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has made at training camp.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Malcolm Rodriguez Excited to 'Get Out There and Thump Some Heads' Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriquez was a guest on The Woodward Sports Network.

JULY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Malcolm Rodriguez Excited to 'Get Out There and Thump Some Heads' Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriquez was a guest on The Woodward Sports Network.

JULY 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Malcolm Rodriguez Addresses Concerns About Being Undersized Detroit Lions rookie linebacker is ready to make an impact on defense.

JULY 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What we learned about Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez from his college film Expectations are high for Rodriguez, a sixth-round pick from Oklahoma State the Lions hope can be a long-term answer at inside linebacker.

JULY 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Get to know: Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez View photos of Lions sixth-round pick Malcolm Rodriguez from the 2022 offseason.

JULY 7, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Scouting LB Malcolm Rodriguez Former NFL scout Daniel Kelly provides his scouting report of new Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.

MAY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM