Pro Football Rumors

The Lions have officially placed linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo on injured reserve, per a team announcement. Head coach Dan Campbell announced that both players were out for the rest of the season, according to team reporter Tim Twentyman. Rodriguez tore his ACL during Thursday’s win over the Bears, while Wingo injured his knee but managed to … [Read more...] about Lions Place LB Malcolm Rodriguez, DL Mekhi Wingo On Season-Ending IR

The Lions earned a victory on Thanksgiving, but it came at the expense of another injury on defense. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez suffered an ACL tear, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. Rodriguez will be out for the remainder of the season as a result, and his absence represents yet another blow to Detroit’s defense in general and linebacking corps in particular. The … [Read more...] about Lions’ Malcolm Rodriguez Suffers ACL Tear

In the wake of Malcolm Rodriguez‘s ACL tear, the Lions are in need of linebacker reinforcements. One is incoming by way of the Broncos’ practice squad. Kwon Alexander is set to head to Detroit, per his agents (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Alexander saw his 2023 season come to an end with an Achilles tear, the second of his career. Interest was still present once he was healthy, … [Read more...] about Lions To Sign LB Kwon Alexander Off Broncos’ Practice Squad

After several injuries on Thanksgiving, the Lions are signing defensive lineman Jonah Williams off the Rams’ practice squad, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Four Lions defensive linemen – Mekhi Wingo, Josh Paschal, and Levi Onwuzirke – suffered injuries during Thursday’s win. Wingo (knee) was able to return to the game, but Paschal (knee) and Onwuzirke (hamstring) missed the … [Read more...] about Lions To Sign Jonah Williams Off Rams’ Practice Squad