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The Detroit Lions are more healthy in 2025 than they were for the entirety of last season, but there are still a few critical players working their way back from left over injuries.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 2

NFL analyst believes the Lions have one of the most overpaid players in the league on their roster

I have to be honest, when you cover exactly one NFL team, you're kind of in this ecosystem where you watch a player over and over again, and you're in the headspace that tells you that even people outside of this ecosystem realize how good a player is.

Detroit Lions News / Pack Insider / August 28

Sanderson High School to Retire Former NC State All-American Alim McNeill’s Number

Tomorrow night, Sanderson High School will retire the jersey number of former NC State All-American defensive tackle Alim McNeill. No Spartan will ever wear McNeill’s No.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Lions shift two injured starters to reserve/PUP list as team sets initial roster

In stashing two injured starters on the reserve/PUP list, the Lions also made a host of cuts to move down to 53.

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Southeast Louisiana Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22

Lions fifth-year DT ahead of schedule in injury recovery

One of many impactful injuries the Lions suffered on defense in 2024 was Alim McNeill‘s ACL tear. The fifth-year defensive tackle continues to recover, and his latest update on his status is a positive one.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / August 22

Detroit Lions' Alim McNeill provides soft timeline for return from injury

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill has provided a soft timeline for him to return from a torn ACL the star defender suffered in December of last season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 22

Lions Believe Injured DT Could Return Sooner Than Expected

The Detroit Lions could get a big piece of their defensive line back earlier than expected. Speaking on Sirius XM during NFL Radio's Training Camp Tour Tuesday, Lions general manager Brad Holmes expressed optimism that defensive tackle Alim McNeill could return quicker than initially expected.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 11

Training Camp Preview: Who Steps Up in Alim McNeill's Absence?

The Detroit Lions will have to find some solutions early in the year in the defensive interior. With Alim McNeill expected to miss the start of the season due to a torn ACL, Detroit will be tasked with finding a contributor who can help offset the loss in prodcution that the team will miss in his absence.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 8

All-NFC North Team: Alim McNeill Earns Top Billing

The Detroit Lions have found a gem in defensive tackle Alim McNeill. A third-round pick in the 2021 draft, McNeill has ascended to becoming one of the top players at his position in the league.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 8

2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team: Vikings overlooked at DT

The votes are in for the 2025 All-NFC North Preseason Team on the interior defensive line. Our panel of voters from NFC North On SI correspondents unanimously

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 7

Big contract the Lions may have jumped the gun on has been called out by analyst

The Detroit Lions are clearly prioritizing rewarding "their own", as in player they've drafted and developed. To that end, they gave defensive tackle Alim McNeill a four-year, $97 million contract extension with a total of $55 million guaranteed last October.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / July 1

Lions expecting midseason return for defensive starter

The Lions will not rush him back to the field after making a sizable financial investment in the 25-year-old last fall.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23

DJ Reader: Alim McNeill Has Lots of Money, Working Hard to Return

The Detroit Lions lost a significant player on their defensive line when Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL late in the 2024 season. Given the lengthy recovery that typically accompanies injuries of this sort, McNeill is likely to miss a portion of the start of the season.