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The Detroit Lions’ defense has been one of the league's worst units through the first five weeks of the season. Yet, not all has been bad for defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's unit.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 5

We graded every Lions player from Sunday’s loss, and the gap between Detroit’s best and worst was massive

Sam LaPorta came one point away from a perfect score, Alim McNeill led the defense, and Detroit’s cornerbacks had a night they’d rather forget. The Detroit Lions are back for another round of M.O.O.N.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 24

Detroit Lions DT Returns To Thursday Practice

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon to continue their preparation for the New York Jets. After missing practice on Wednesday to address a personal matter, defensive tackle Alim McNeill returned on Thursday.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23

Detroit Lions DT Will Miss Wednesday Practice

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has played a total of 149 snaps through the first two games of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated prior to practice on Wednesday the former third-round pick will not be a participant at the teams Allen Park Performance Center.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 20

Lions called out for bloated Alim McNeill contract

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes isn't really known for giving out huge contracts. But there's one deal where Holmes, head coach Dan Campbell and the Lions may have paid too much.

Dan Campbell sends warning to those who think Lions' Super Bowl window has closed

Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain

Rich Eisen reveals the NFL's best game-wreckers entering 2026 season

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 20

Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill Lands On Most 'Overpaid' List

Alim McNeill enters 2026 in dire need of a bounce-back season. The Lions defensive tackle's production notably regressed a season ago upon his return from

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Alim McNeill's Camp Resurgence Could Elevate Lions' Defensive Ceiling in 2026

With the Detroit Lionsfacing a ton of questions in the secondary, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard will need his defensive line to rise to the occasion in 2026.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / August 31

Injuries continue to haunt Detroit Lions as $97M star leaves practice early

The Detroit Lions have yet another crisis on their hands, with their $97 million defensive tackle getting injured during camp. And this is far from being the first instance of a player facing injury concerns during the Lions’ ongoing training camp.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 2

Lions’ Alim McNeill gets encouraging update after Friday injury

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving Friday’s training camp practice with a neck issue, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Saturday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

One Detroit Lions star is being overlooked, and training camp could change everything

We have moved on way too fast from a Lions defensive starter after a down year, and his rehab really shows that it’s time to stop sleeping on him. This week, our NFC North writers got together to form an All-NFC North defensive line, and it occurred to me that everyone has been writing off Detroit Lions’ defensive tackle Alim McNeill this summer.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 21

'It Is Demonstrated Ability': Lions Believe DT Will Return to Form

The Detroit Lions have little doubt defensive tackle Alim McNeill will resemble the player that took the field back in 2024. After suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament late in the 2024 season, McNeill worked diligently to return last year.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / June 5

Lions’ Alim McNeill Back To Full Strength

Defensive injuries have become an ongoing trend during this mid-2020s Lions resurgence. While no position group has been spared here, Detroit entered last season limited at defensive tackle.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 29

Alim McNeill 'Losing Sleep' Over Struggles, Eager for Success in 2026

The Detroit Lions are hoping for a return to form from defensive tackle Alim McNeill. After suffering a late-season injury in 2024, McNeill was unable to go through training camp and missed the start of the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 21

3 Lions Who Will Have Bounceback 2026 Seasons

The Detroit Lions will head into the upcoming season relying upon several key contributors to rebound from disappointing 2025 campaigns. Injuries and inconsistent play stymied a few important pieces last season, but there’s reason to believe multiple Lions are in store for improved production.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 1

Lions Discuss Expectations for Alim McNeill in 2026

The Detroit Lions are expecting a return to form from one of their top defensive linemen in 2026. Alim McNeill missed the first six games of the 2025 season rehabbing a torn ACL, and did not have the level of impact that was initially expected upon his return.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 23

Two Lions defensive linemen are working together to get back on track after down seasons

The Detroit Lions' defensive line didn't look nearly as bad as some thought it did in 2025, but there were some clear setbacks for a couple of linemen who were expected to have much bigger impacts for Detroit.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Latest Lions' developments could mean bad news for Alim McNeill and Detroit, too

Let's go back in time a little bit to October. The excitement around the Detroit Lions activating Alim McNeill was huge. The defensive line was leading the league in sacks and pressures at the time, and the addition of McNeill was supposed to put them over the top.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 20

Lions 'Dancing Bear' Nose Tackle Enjoys Playing Defensive End

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill was still able to stay on the field, despite rookie Tyleik Williams playing 36 defensive snaps against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15, 2025

Lions DT Alim McNeill to make season debut in Week 7

After returning to practice earlier this month, Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill is nearing his long-awaited season debut. Head coach Dan Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday that McNeill will suit up against the Buccaneers in Week 7 in a showdown between NFC contenders (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press).

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 3, 2025

Alim McNeill already being at '50/50' to return is encouraging for upcoming games

In a rare occurrence, injury news is rapidly changing in a good direction for the Detroit Lions. This week, defensive tackle Alim McNeill returned to practice ahead of schedule from his torn ACL injury in last season's Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills.