Allen Park — If you thought Malcolm Rodriguez's momentum might be slowed come the regular season, you'd be incorrect. Not only was the sixth-round draft pick Detroit's highest-graded defender in Week 1, according to Pro Football Focus, but the coaching staff praised the rookie linebacker for having zero mental errors at one of the more difficult positions to accomplish that feat.
On top of it all, Rodriguez went viral for hip-tossing Eagles veteran center Jason Kelce, a four-time, first-team All-Pro selection.
Kelce took the moment in stride, discussing it with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during a podcast this week.