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USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Detroit Lions training camp medical preview: Linebackers
Malcolm Rodriguez R ACL injury video-Knee buckles inward-Hope no asso meniscus tear-Expect ~11mo recovery-1yr left on rookie deal The linebackers suffered significant casualties last season as well as a surprise offseason surgery. All that along with Alex Anzalone's contract status means there are a lot of uncertainties going forward. The lack of quality, proven depth could be an issue this season if the starters don't stay healthy. Last season, the Lions kept six LB's on the initial 53-man roster (Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Malcolm Rodriguez, Ben Niemann). Here is the list of LB's starting with the players with the biggest medical question marks entering the season. Ages are at the start of the season. #1: Malcolm Rodriguez - 27yo The ACL isn't a long-term concern, but it will keep Rodriguez out for about half this season. He is entering the final year of his 4-year rookie deal so has a lot of motivation to prove recovery. As expected, he was placed on PUP at the start of training camp. Projection: An estimated 11-month recovery would have him return on November 2 vs the Vikings. He may not start looking like his former self until late in the season or 2026 though. #2: Derrick Barnes - 26yo Derrick Barnes R knee injury video-Direct impact to knee, fortunately foot not planted-Looks like lateral side hit which could cause MCL sprain.-Placed on IR. If non-severe MCL, could be back in 4-6wks. An MCL/PCL injury ended his season in Week 3. This offseason, the Lions showed a lot of confidence by giving him a 3-year deal with $16 million guaranteed. Despite his visible right leg atrophy this offseason and a limited participation at OTA last month, he should be ready for the season. He was not placed on PUP at the start of camp which confirms his readiness. Projection: Barnes is in the starting lineup for Week 1. #3: Jack Campbell - 25yo Campbell has played every game in his two-year NFL career. However during OTA, Campbell revealed that he had a minor hip surgery this offseason. He didn't seem too concerned which is reassuring. In related news, Kerby Joseph had hip surgery the previous offseason and then became an All-Pro. Campbell was not placed on PUP at the start of camp which confirms that he is ready. Projection: Campbell starts Week 1 and continues to anchor the middle of the defense. #4: Alex Anzalone - 30yo Alex Anzalone L forearm fracture injury video-Slomo zoom looks like midshaft-Dan Campbell says 6-8wks. MNF vs 49ers 6wks away.-Possibly could be back sooner but no reason to rush with playoffs 8-9wks away-Fully healed for playoffs, no long-term concerns A forearm fracture cost him six games last year, but he was able to return for the final two games. There is no concern with the arm going forward. He has a history of a chronic right shoulder dating back to college but has been playing through that just fine. The main question for Anzalone may be his contract status. He was one of only two players who skipped OTA (Ragnow, retired), and there are multiple hints that he is seeking a new or adjusted deal. He has posted many offseason workout videos suggesting he is healthy and ready for the season. Preparation is the price of opportunity Projection: Even if he holds out all of camp, Anzalone will be a starter in Week 1. #5: DaRon Gilbert - 24yo Last year as an undrafted rookie, Gilbert was waived by the Lions in preseason with an unspecified injury designation. Projection: The lack of young depth means that Gilbert has a shot to make the 53-man roster. #6: Trevor Nowaske - 26yo Nowaske had a concussion in practice last season and missed a game. He played a healthy 349 snaps last season for the Lions on defense, and another 284 on special teams. Projection: He makes the 53-man roster with his experience and youth. #7: Grant Stuard - 26yo The Lions signed Stuard as a free agent this offseason. He has been remarkably reliable being available for every game in his 4-year NFL career. He does have a remote history of a torn meniscus which isn't a significant concern in the short-term. Projection: With a fully-guaranteed, 1-year contract, Stuard will make the 53-man roster. #8: Anthony Pittman - 28yo Pittman joined the Lions late last season and appeared in the final three regular season games. He should be healthy going into the season. Projection: He may compete for a final roster spot. #9: Ezekiel Turner - 29yo Turner got 111 snaps last year on defense with the Lions. Most of his snaps (189) came on special teams. He should be healthy going into the season although his age is nearing 30. Projection: If he makes the team, it will be because of special teams. #10: Zach Cunningham - 30yo Last year with the Broncos, he missed a few games with a hamstring but that's not a concern going forward. Projection: The Lions likely would prefer to stay younger at the LB position.
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions offer 'conservative' timeline on LB Malcolm Rodriguez's return from torn ACL
Lions offer 'conservative' timeline on LB Malcolm Rodriguez's return from torn ACL "Rodrigo" tore his ACL on Thanksgiving, and he might not return to action before that same game in 2025 It's apparently going to be some time before linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez returns to action. Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a "conservative" timeline for Rodriguez's return to action from a torn ACL suffered late last season. Rodriguez, a key reserve LB and special teams fixture, tore the ACL in his knee on November 28th in the Thanksgiving win over the Chicago Bears. He has been away from the team during the recent OTAs rehabbing from the surgery. Ahead of Thursday's final OTA session, Campbell was asked about "Rodrigo" and his potential timeline to return. 'Yeah. He's not going to be starting the season out (in action)," Campbell stated. "If I - conservatively, November. Or maybe that's - yeah, that's probably the best way to say it. Probably November. Somewhere in there.' That more conservative timeline meshes with what our Dr. Jimmy Liao laid out earlier this offseason. More: Health updates from Dan Campbell's end-of-OTA press conference
Miami Herald
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
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 not going to be starting the season out," Campbell said when asked about a timetable for Rodriguez, who tore his right ACL in last year's Thanksgiving game. "Conservatively? November. ... Yeah, that's probably the best way to say it. Probably November. Somewhere in there." Rodriguez, 26, recorded 43 tackles and 2.0 sacks in 10 games (six starts) before sustaining the season-ending injury in Detroit's 23-20 holiday victory over the rival Chicago Bears in Week 13. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick has tallied 151 tackles, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 43 career games (24 starts) for the Lions. Also Thursday, star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown confirmed he had offseason knee surgery but said he will be ready in time for the start of training camp. St. Brown, 25, caught 115 passes for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 starts in 2024, making his third Pro Bowl team and second All-Pro first team. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Reuters
05-06-2025
- Health
- Reuters
Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out until November
June 5 - Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will not return from his knee injury until November, head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday. "He's not going to be starting the season out," Campbell said when asked about a timetable for Rodriguez, who tore his right ACL in last year's Thanksgiving game. "Conservatively? November. ... Yeah, that's probably the best way to say it. Probably November. Somewhere in there." Rodriguez, 26, recorded 43 tackles and 2.0 sacks in 10 games (six starts) before sustaining the season-ending injury in Detroit's 23-20 holiday victory over the rival Chicago Bears in Week 13. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick has tallied 151 tackles, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 43 career games (24 starts) for the Lions. --Field Level Media
