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By Vaughn McClure, Chicago Tribune reporter
Fullback Evan Rodriguez returned to practice Monday for the first time since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee against the Rams.
Coach Lovie Smith hinted last week Rodriguez would be back for Monday night's game against the Lions.
"I am well rested and the knee feels much better,'' Rodriguez said. "I should be back this week. Right now, I am day-to-day. I've just got to get my wind back, but it feels good.''
Rodriguez was drafted as a tight end but switched to fullback for the start of the season. He did an exceptional job as a lead blocker before suffering the injury.
