Detroit Lions offseason injury concerns: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s knee surgery, Tyleik Williams’ rehab, and Malcolm Rodriguez’s ACL recovery timeline

The Detroit Lions may be gearing up for a highly anticipated 2025 season, but their offseason workouts have been clouded by a wave of injury concerns. With star wide receiver Amon-Ra St.

Brown revealing a surprise knee surgery, rookie Tyleik Williams still in rehab, and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez expected to miss significant time, the Lions' cautious approach is raising more questions than answers.

Why Detroit’s injury updates are stirring concern

The Lions’ latest OTA sessions have felt less like prep for a big season and more like a waiting room. Star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, usually the heartbeat of the offense, quietly shared that he underwent knee surgery after last season—a “clean-up” procedure, as he put it.

But this was the first time fans and media had heard a word about it.He skipped OTAs while rehabbing and says he’ll be ready for training camp. Still, the late reveal and lack of detail have left many wondering what else the team might be keeping under wraps.

Then there’s rookie defensive lineman Tyleik Williams, the Lions’ top pick in the 2025 draft. He’s been mostly out of action, still nursing a leg injury from his Pro Day. Head coach Dan Campbell says there’s no reason to worry and that the goal is to have all rookies ready by camp.

But fans were hoping to catch a glimpse of the highly touted prospect—so far, they’ve seen nothing.Perhaps most concerning is linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez. Coming off a torn ACL late last year, he’s now expected to be out until at least November. That’s a long wait for a defense already in transition and in need of experienced leaders.Campbell has maintained an optimistic tone, but a growing sense of disconnect is hard to ignore. Patience may be wise in some cases, but in a league that punishes slow starts, it can quickly become a costly gamble.Also Read: NFL power couple Patrick and Brittany Mahomes cheer on Texas Tech at 2025 Women’s College World SeriesThe Lions might be playing the long game, but in doing so, they risk falling behind before the real season even begins.