As the Detroit Lions come off their bye week and prepare for the back end of their schedule, their linebacker corps is due for a boost in the form of a key defender’s return.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that sources tell him the Lions are activating linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez from injured reserve, and he will begin practicing this week. Known to many in the organization as “Rodrigo,” the key defender has been out of action since tearing his ACL in a Week 13 matchup against the Chicago Bears last season.

News of the Lions reintegrating Rodriguez into the lineup falls in line with what Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters nearly two weeks ago .

“We’re hoping after the bye we can start rolling him out there a little bit, get him going,” Campbell said on Oct. 14.

Justin Rog

See Full Page