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Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview: How Malcolm Rodriguez’s injury impacts LB room

In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ linebackers, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.

Previous training camp previews:

Setting the table

Entering 2024, the Lions finally had players in their correct positional roles, and as a whole, were experienced enough to be a force on defense. Unfortunately, the starting trio of Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, and Derrick Barnes only lasted three games before Barnes landed on injured reserve.