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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Placed on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions placed Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.As expected, Rodriguez will finish the 2024 season on injured reserve after he tore his ACL during the Lions' win over the Bears on Thursday. Ezekiel Turner, Kwon Alexander and Ben Niemann are all candidates to start at linebacker alongside Trevor Nowaske and Jack Campbell due to Rodriguez's injury.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Tears ACL, out for season
Malcolm Rodriguez had an MRI that revealed a torn ACL in his knee, and his season is over, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Rodriguez will have surgery to repair the ACL when his swelling subsides. The third-year pro ends his season with 43 tackles (27 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a defensed pass. Ezekiel Turner could move into a starting role in Rodriguez's stead, though that responsibility may go to Kwon Alexander, who Detroit signed off Denver's practice squad Friday.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Injures knee Thursday
Malcolm Rodriguez suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Bears.Rodriguez remained down on the field in the fourth quarter while holding his right knee but was able to make it to the sideline under his own power. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 13 with five tackles and one pass defense.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Leads team in tackles
Malcolm Rodriguez tallied eight tackles (seven solo) Sunday in Detroit's win over the Colts.Rodriguez saw increased playing time Sunday with both Alex Anzalone (forearm) and Derrick Barnes (knee) on injured reserve, and he ended up having his most productive game of the campaign. Rodriguez's eight tackles not only led the team, but they also served as a new season high for the 25-year-old. He will likely continue to serve as the team's starting linebacker while Anzalone and Barnes remain sidelined.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Past ankle injury
Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.An ankle injury has prevented Rodriguez from playing in the Detroit Lions' last two regular-season games, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates the 2022 sixth-round pick should be able to make his return against the Jaguars on Sunday. In the six games prior to his ankle injury, Rodriguez logged 26 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Limited to open week
Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Rodriguez has been sidelined for the Detroit 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.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Won't face Houston
Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.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.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Misses Wednesday's practice
Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.Rodriguez was sidelined for the Detroit 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.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Officially out for Sunday
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.The second-year linebacker didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday after sustaining an ankle injury in the Detroit 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.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Doesn't practice Thursday
Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) did not practice Thursday.Rodriguez injured his ankle during the Detroit 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
#44 LB / Detroit Lions / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 234 lb Age: 25 College: Oklahoma State Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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