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Lions Designate Malcolm Rodriguez To Return From IR, Start 21-Day Practice Window

The designation begins a cautious three-week ramp-up after last season’s ACL tear.

Overview

  • Rodriguez will resume practicing this week after Detroit opened his return window, per multiple reports.
  • Detroit is expected to take the full 21 days with a potential Week 11 Sunday night debut against the Eagles, according to Jordan Schultz.
  • The linebacker has been sidelined since a Week 13 ACL tear and later underwent a summer cleanup procedure for scar tissue, per local reporting.
  • The Lions placed reserve linebacker Zach Cunningham on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, tightening short-term depth at the position.
  • NFL rules require activation to the 53-man roster within 21 days or a return to season-ending IR, with role and snaps to be evaluated in a contract year.