Westfield, Ind. — Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has forced his way into first-team defensive reps during his inaugural training camp and will now use the next couple weeks, beginning with the team's joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, to stake his claim to a starting job.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said the competition for that spot could go down to the final days of the offseason, while also acknowledging this week of practice would likely play a huge role in the evaluation.
"We’re getting two really good days in pads against a damn good opponent," Campbell said Wednesday.