Alim McNeill says he feels ‘night and day difference’ from last year

‘It’s here now’: Lions DT feels like himself again after quiet return from injury

ALLEN PARK -- Alim McNeill didn’t hold back from sharing his feelings over how last season went, as the Detroit Lions missed the playoffs and he struggled in his return from an ACL injury.

Alim McNeill says he feels ‘night and day difference’ from last year

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) speaks to media after practice during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In October of 2024, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million contract that made him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in football. He was at the top of his game, coming off an impressive 2023 seas…

Alim McNeill Reveals 'Night and Day' Difference at Lions OTAs

The Detroit Lions are getting a major piece of their defense back, and according to Alim McNeill, the difference between this offseason and last offseason couldn’t be more dramatic. Speaking with reporters following Friday’s OTA session in Allen Park, McNeill reflected on how much better he feels compared to a year ago when he was working his way back from ACL surgery. After spending much of last offseason focused on recovery, the veteran defens…