On Friday, another significant ailment hit the position. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, according to reports. Rodriguez becomes the fourth player at the position to suffer a significant injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL during Thursday's win over the Chicago Bears and will miss the rest of the season, according to multiple reports confirmed by ESPN. Rodriguez started six games this year,

Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, per Ian Rapoport, who suffered a knee injury on Thursday, has been diagnosed with a torn ACL, sources confirmed after his MRI. This injury will end his season, marking another tough setback for the Lions' defense and a potentially huge issue for the team's 11-1 record.