Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (8) Tue 11/1/22 8:26 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (8)
Rodriguez recorded seven tackles (five solo), a sack, one pass defended and one fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
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) over seven games, and he should continue to put up prolific stat lines while playing a prominent role in Detroit's front seven.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (8) Mon 10/3/22 11:51 AM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (8)
Rodriguez amassed 11 tackles (eight solo) and also forced a fumble on special teams in Sunday's 48-45 loss to the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (8) Tue 9/27/22 7:41 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (8)
Rodriguez collected eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (8) Sun 9/11/22 9:32 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (8)
Rodriguez recorded six tackles with one tackle for loss during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Rodriguez was a bright spot within a Lions defense that missed a number of tackles. Detroit has no reason to not give the ascending rookie plenty of more playing time as the season unfolds.
Malcolm Rodriguez LB DET (8) Fri 8/19/22 5:27 PM
Malcolm Rodriguez
LB DET (8)
Rodriguez appears on track for a starting role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.