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Sacks
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Forced Fumbles
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Top Alim McNeill News
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Good to go vs. Tampa Bay
McNeill (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
McNeill has fully recovered from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December. He started in all 14 regular-season games he played in 2024 and figures to reprise that role in his return Monday, which will likely lead to a decrease in snaps at defensive tackle for Tyleik Williams, Roy Lopez and Patrick O'Connor.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Activated from IR
The Lions activated McNeill (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
McNeil is still listed as questionable for Monday night's contest. His activation from IR indicates that the 2021 third-rounder is on track to play, but his official status won't likely be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff. McNeil is in the final stage of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Gets questionable tag
McNeill (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official sitereports.
McNeill has been sidelined for the entire 2025 season as he recovers from a torn ACL. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that McNeill will be available for his season debut in Week 7, though his status won't become official until shortly before kickoff Monday night.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Full-go at practice
McNeill (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
McNeill participation in practice without restrictions lends credence to coach Dan Campbell's statement that the 2021 third-round pick is on track to make his 2025 debut during Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Barring any setbacks, expect McNeill to be activated from the reserve/PUP list in time to suit up on Monday Night Football.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Expected to debut Week 7
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday in a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket Detroit that he expects McNeill (knee) to be ready to make his season debut in Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
The standout defensive lineman had his 21-day practice window opened Oct. 1, and he was a full participant at every practice Detroit held Week 6 while working his way back from an ACL tear in his right knee, which he suffered last December. Assuming McNeill steers clear of any setbacks in practice this week, expect him to be officially activated from the reserve/PUP list in advance of Monday's matchup. He concluded the 2024 campaign with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble over 14 games.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Won't return for Week 6
McNeill (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
McNeill was a full participant in all three practices for the Lions' Week 6 prep, showing good progress in his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in December. He hasn't been cleared to return quite yet, but the Lions are targeting Week 7 against the Buccaneers on Monday, Oct. 20 as McNeill's 2025 debut, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Logs full practice Wednesday
McNeill (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
McNeill had his 21-day window to be reinstated from the reserve/PUP list opened Oct. 1, but he was not cleared to play against the Bengals in Week 5. He's opened the week with a full practice, and if he can participate without restriction each of the next two days, he would put himself in a good position to make his 2025 debut against the Chiefs on Sunday. The 2021 third-rounder is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in December.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Chance to play Week 5
McNeill (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
McNeill practiced in a limited capacity all week, and head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that McNeill has a "50/50 chance" of playing Sunday, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. If McNeill isn't cleared to return from the reserve/PUP list Sunday, the fifth-year defensive tackle would still be in a good spot to make his 2025 regular-season debut in Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 12. McNeill finished the 2024 regular season with 25 tackles (17 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 14 games.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Officially limited Wednesday
McNeill (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
The Lions officially opened McNeill's 21-day practice window Wednesday, and it's no surprise for him to be limited in his first on-field activity since suffering a right ACL tear Week 15 of the 2024 season. Once fully healthy, McNeill is expected to join DJ Reader as a starter along the interior of Detroit's offensive line. It's unclear whether he could have a chance to be activated to the 53-man roster in time to play Sunday versus Cincinnati.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Designated to return
McNeill (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
McNeill tore his ACL in Week 15 of last year and has missed the Lions' first four games this season. He now has 21 days to be added to Detroit's active roster before reverting to the reserve/PUP list. The NC State product is an integral part of the Lions' run defense, tallying 25 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2024. Once healthy, he's expected to start alongside DJ Reader on Detroit's defensive line.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Begins year on PUP list
McNeill (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
McNeill tore his ACL in Week 15 last season and is expected to be out at least the first two months of the season. His absence opens the door for rookie first-round pick Tyleik Williams to immediately start at defensive tackle next to DJ Reader, while Roy Lopez and Mekhi Wingo will also get extra tread. McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million contract in October of 2024, and he posted 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks through 14 games prior to his injury.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Likely to miss first few months
McNeill (knee) is expected to miss the first few months of the regular season, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
McNeill tore his ACL in December and was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday. With McNeill's absence expected to stretch well into the regular season and Levi Onwuzurike (knee) already ruled out for the entire 2025 campaign, the Lions will be shorthanded on the interior of the defensive line.
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Lions' Alim McNeill: Added to active/PUP list
McNeill (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
McNeill is eligible to return to practice at some point during training camp, though he's not ready to do so yet as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in December. He's the favorite to start at defensive tackle once healthy.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 310 lbs |
| Birthplace: Raleigh, NC |
| Age: 25 |
| School: NC State |
| Experience: 5 |