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McNeill was having a rather productive season in 2024 before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in Week 15 against the Bills. The defensive tackle compiled 25 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble and a pass defense over 14 regular-season games. With the team's linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard being promoted to defensive coordinator, replacing Aaron Glenn, the scheme will be similar this year. Once he's healthy, McNeill likely will be the Lions' top option at interior defensive line, leading a group that includes vet DJ Reader and rookie first-round pick Tyleik Williams. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $97 million contract with the Lions in October of 2024.
Officially limited Wednesday
McNeill (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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How do Alim McNeill's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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315 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.96 secShuttle Time
4.65 secCone Drill
7.68 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
108 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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McNeill compiled 32 total tackles, including a career-high 5.0 sacks, while appearing in 13 regular-season games with the Lions in 2023 and figures to be a force on the interior defensive line again in 2024.
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Designated to return
McNeill (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
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Begins year on PUP list
McNeill (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
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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.
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Added to active/PUP list
McNeill (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
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Placed on IR
The Lions placed McNeill (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Extension talks underway
McNeill and the Lions have begun preliminary discussions regarding a contract extension, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports. "We haven't had anything intense going on from a dialogue standpoint, but his camp knows that we want to get something done," Detroit general manager Brad Holmes said late last week. "But, it's very in the infancy stage right now."
ANALYSIS
McNeill is heading into the final season of his rookie deal after being a third-round pick in 2021, and the North Carolina State product has gotten better every year. After recording a career-high 5.0 sacks last year in 13 regular-season games, the defensive tackle may not have hit his ceiling. The Lions have made locking up their core a priority, having already signed Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell and others to extensions this offseason, and McNeill appears to be next on the list.
McNeill is heading into the final season of his rookie deal after being a third-round pick in 2021, and the North Carolina State product has gotten better every year. After recording a career-high 5.0 sacks last year in 13 regular-season games, the defensive tackle may not have hit his ceiling. The Lions have made locking up their core a priority, having already signed Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell and others to extensions this offseason, and McNeill appears to be next on the list.