US EditionLions Get Key Defensive Lineman Back at Practice for First Time Since Last Year
Alim McNeill begins a 21-day evaluation after recovering from a season-ending ACL tear, having recorded five sacks last season, the most for a Lions interior lineman since 2014.
- Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions welcomed Alim McNeill back to practice, opening a 21-day evaluation period at Allen Park.
- Sustaining the ACL tear against Buffalo in Week 15 ended McNeill's season, with 3.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss across 14 games.
- McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million extension nearly a year ago and had five sacks in the 2023 season with 44 straight starts over three seasons.
- Detroit's defensive line gains flexibility as McNeill returns, letting the team rotate DJ Reader and rookie Tyleik Williams while boosting Aidan Hutchinson’s pass-rush opportunities.
- On Wednesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell said McNeill is ready to go and told 97.1 The Ticket earlier this week they hope to have him back before the Week 8 bye.
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The Detroit Lions welcomed Alim McNeill back to the practice field, starting the 21-day evaluation period before he returned to play after having suffered a knee injury that ended his last season.
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Lions' Alim McNeill back at practice for first time since ACL tear last season
The Detroit Lions welcomed Alim McNeill back to the practice field Wednesday, starting the 21-day evaluation period before he comes back to play after having a season-ending knee injury last season.
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