ALIM MCNEILL NEWS

Lions lock up defensive tackle Alim McNeill with a four-year, $97 million extension - The Boston Globe McNeill joined quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and offensive tackle Penei Sewell as Lions players to land a contrac...

OCTOBER 16 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Lions' Alim McNeill Admits to Watching Guilty-Pleasure TV Show As Contract Was Completed The star defensive tackle told a hysterical story about what he was doing when his massive contract extension was finalized on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions sign DL Alim McNeill to contract extension through 2028 season The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday that they have signed DL Alim McNeill to a contract extension through the 2028 season.

OCTOBER 16 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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OCTOBER 16 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Lions signing DT Alim McNeill to 4-year, $97M deal Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $97 million with $55 million guaranteed, acco...

OCTOBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lands four-year extension The Lions signed McNeill to a four-year contract extension Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact A third-round pick by the Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft, McNeill was in the final year of his rookie deal but will now spend the foreseeable future in Detroit. McNeill has started 41 of the 52 games he's appeared in with the Lions, logging 120 tackles (54 solo), including 10.5 sacks, 24 QB hits and one forced fumble. Playing 63 percent of the defensive snaps through five games to open the 2024 season, McNeill has eight tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks, four QB hits and one pass deflection. With Aidan Hutchinson (leg, IR) done for the year, the Lions will need others, including McNeill, to step up in the pass-rushing department.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lions place Aidan Hutchinson on IR, Dan Campbell doesn't rule out a return

The Lions placed defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson on injured reserve Tuesday as the 24-year-old recovers from a fractured tibia and fibula...

OCTOBER 15

Two sacks in blowout victory McNeill recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

Impact McNeill got to Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott twice in the Detroit's blowout victory, recording a sack in both the second quarter and fourth quarter. It was the second straight game in which the defensive lineman was able to get to the opposing quarterback and he's now halfway to his career-high 5.0 sacks he set last season. Through five games in 2024, McNeill has now compiled eight total tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also registering a pass defensed.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson undergoes successful surgery on fractured shin, leg

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery on his fractured tibia, but there's no timeline yet for his return.

OCTOBER 14

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home loss

Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas 47-9

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aidan Hutchinson likely down 4-6 months with broken leg, Lions coach Dan Campbell says

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full go at practice McNeill (shoulder) was a full participant at the Lions' practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McNeill left the team's 20-13 win over the Cardinals in Week 3 with a shoulder injury, but he appears to be a full go ahead of Monday's matchup with the Seahawks. The defensive lineman has recorded two solo tackles through three games this year.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with shoulder issue McNeil is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's win over the Cardinals with a shoulder injury, per Jordan Shultz of Bleacher Report.

Impact McNeil didn't return to Sunday's contest after sustaining his shoulder injury, but it now appears the issue won't sideline the first-year Lion for too long. McNeil's practice participation throughout the week will provide a better indication of his possible availability for Week 4, as the Lions take on the Seahawks on Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with shoulder issue McNeil is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals with a shoulder injury, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McNeil's practice participation throughout the week will provide a better indication of his possible availability for Week 4, when the Lions face the Seahawks on Monday. The defensive tackle has recorded two tackles through the Lions' first three games.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out McNeil (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The starting defensive tackle did not record a stat before exiting. Kyle Peko, Levi Onwuzurike and Mekhi Wingo are Detroit's backup defensive tackles.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with shoulder injury McNeill exited Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.

Impact McNeill didn't record anything on the stat sheet prior to leaving the game. The Lions have been dealing with injuries all over the defense Sunday, having already lost Derrick Barnes to a knee injury. DJ Reader and Levi Onwuzurike will have to take on more of the snap load up front for Detroit while McNeill is out.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Campbell happy to sacrifice a night's sleep for Lions overtime win over Rams

Dan Campbell didn’t get a lot of sleep Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breakout Candidates for Every NFL Team Entering 2024 Training Camps Arizona’s Greg Dortch, Baltimore’s Isaiah Likely, Buffalo’s Khalil Shakir, Detroit’s Alim McNeill and Philadelphia’s Bryce Huff are among th...

JULY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

D.J. Reader 'Super Excited' To Be Alim McNeill's Teammate D.J. Reader is looking forward to playing alongside Alim McNeill.

MARCH 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdy absorbs big-time hit from McNeill on 15-yard dot to Deebo Samuel San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy absorbs big-time hit from Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill on a 15-yard dot to 49ers...

JANUARY 29 • NFL.COM

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 77: Lions-Rams playoff preview with Taylor Decker, Alim McNeill & more On this week’s episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews Sunday's game with Dan Miller, Jourdan Rodr...

JANUARY 12 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Activated from IR McNeill (knee) was activated from the Lions' injured reserve list Saturday.

Impact He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Vikings after practicing in a limited capacity all week. McNeil sustained the knee injury in Week 13 against the Saints. He's registerd 31 tackles (16 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over 12 games this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' defense starts to find its groove, with reinforcements on the way Detroit held Dallas to just 20 points without Alim McNeill and other injured impact defensive players who may be back for the postseason.

JANUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions lose best interior defensive lineman, putting Alim McNeill (knee) on injured reserve

The Detroit Lions have placed their best interior defensive lineman, Alim McNeill, on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Kindle Vildor off the practice squad

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS