The Detroit Lions are “most” concerned about Malcolm Rodriguez’s knee injury

In their Thanksgiving triumph over the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions had a number of defensive players eliminated from the game at points.

In the 23-20 win, several players suffered injuries and were evaluated in the blue tent at some point. Among them were Josh Paschal (knee), Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Malcolm Rodriguez (knee). All three did not return after their respective injuries.

Coach Dan Campbell said Rodriguez was the player he was most worried about out of the group of players who were injured.

“I have the feeling that everything will be fine. It could be a little. “They may be out for a while,” Campbell said when discussing the injuries to Onwuzurike and Paschal. “I’ll be honest with you, I think Rodrigo is the one who could be the worst.” I don’t know how significant it will be yet, but he’s the one I fear could be a little down .”

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Should Rodriguez miss out due to a serious injury, he would become the fourth player in that position to suffer a serious illness. Detroit has used a number of linebackers, including Trevor Nowaske, Ben Niemann and Ezekiel Turner, to fill the void.

Emmanuel Moseley surprisingly appeared on the inactive list before the game. Detroit’s fourth-year head coach suggested the veteran defensive back noticed something before the game.

Terrion Arnold did not start the game because his return from a groin injury was too slow.

Detroit has overcome a series of injuries, and Campbell isn’t changing the expectations for players to replace their injured counterparts.

“Let me ask you this, does it really matter? Who cares? I’ll go back to that, it doesn’t matter. “It’s either this or not, we’re getting a guy back or we’re not getting a guy back,” Campbell said. “And worrying about it and whining about it and whining (expletive) about it is like a phone call, right?” It’s like phone calls. It’s like (the pass interference call on Cornerback Kindle) Vildor, I could sit there and throw a tantrum, it doesn’t matter. They say it’s done. I know whoever is available to us, we will get them ready to play and expect them to hold the line, period. You have to do your job and everyone around you is looking for you to do your job.”

On the bright side, Campbell stated that tight end Sam LaPorta is as healthy as ever after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 10. LaPorta scored two touchdowns in Thursday’s win.