Alim McNeill - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Questionable to face Minnesota McNeill (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact McNeill was limited in all three walkthrough practices due to an abdominal injury, and his status for Christmas Day will be official approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when Detroit announces its list of inactive players. Roy Lopez and Tyleik Williams would be in line for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside DJ Reader if McNeill is unable to play.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Working through abdominal injury McNeill (abdomen) was a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact McNeill played 56 of 74 defensive snaps (76.7 percent) and logged two tackles (one solo) during the Lions' 29-24 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He appears to have come out of that game with an injury, though his ability to practice in a limited capacity Monday indicates that the issue isn't considered serious. McNeill will have two more chances to increase his practice participation heading into the Lions' Christmas Day tilt against the Vikings on Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lions Facing Unforeseen New Obstacle with Alim McNeill Since His Return The Detroit Lions have had the expected impact from Alim McNeill's return this season. While it has been a net positive to have the defender...

6 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Alim McNeill calls out Lions ahead of Week 16 after crushing loss to Rams The Detroit Lions have only one goal the rest of the 2025 season, and it's abundantly clear.

DECEMBER 17 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Potential Concerns Around Alim McNeill Don't Capture the Full Story The Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers may have inspired some awkward conversations around the dinner table. The loss...

DECEMBER 1 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Simple Alim McNeill Change Could Make Big Difference for the Lions The Detroit Lions could keep defensive tackle Alim McNeill fresh and productive by getting rookie Tyleik Williams more involved.

NOVEMBER 13 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Rookie Tyleik Williams odd man out in Detroit Lions DL rotation with Alim McNeill's return Tyleik Williams, the No. 28 pick in April's draft, has set season lows for playtime percentage in the Lions' last 3 games

NOVEMBER 12 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill | 1-on-1 with Dannie Rogers

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

McNeill on his first game back DL Alim McNeill speaks to reporters about how he felt in his first game back in the Lions' Week 7 win vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday...

OCTOBER 21 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions players meet with the media | 2025 NFL Regular Season Week 7: Lions vs. Buccaneers

OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Li...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Lions deliver a positive update on Taylor Decker with Week 7 inactive list Decker, and Alim McNeill, are back for Week 7 and a critical NFC contest at home.

OCTOBER 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans leaves game against Lions with broken collarbone and concussion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans returned to the lineup after missing three games with a hamstring injury and didn’t last a half against the Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Tampa Bay McNeill (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact McNeill has fully recovered from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December. He started in all 14 regular-season games he played in 2024 and figures to reprise that role in his return Monday, which will likely lead to a decrease in snaps at defensive tackle for Tyleik Williams, Roy Lopez and Patrick O'Connor.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Lions activated McNeill (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact McNeil is still listed as questionable for Monday night's contest. His activation from IR indicates that the 2021 third-rounder is on track to play, but his official status won't likely be known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff. McNeil is in the final stage of his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee that he sustained in December.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Lions activated McNeill (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

3 exciting matchups to watch for between Lions and Buccaneers in Week 7 Alim McNeill is back, and he's a part of huge effort to take down Tampa Bay's O-line.

OCTOBER 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Gets questionable tag McNeill (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official sitereports.

Impact McNeill has been sidelined for the entire 2025 season as he recovers from a torn ACL. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that McNeill will be available for his season debut in Week 7, though his status won't become official until shortly before kickoff Monday night.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back

Detroit Lions defensive backs Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox have been ruled out against Tampa Bay on Monday night due to injuries, a setback for a secondary withou...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Lions vs. Buccaneers Week 7 preview | Twentyman in the Huddle

OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Reader on Alim McNeill's return Defensive lineman DJ Reader speaks to reporters after practice about Alim McNeill's return ahead of the Lions' Week 7 game vs the Tampa Bay...

OCTOBER 17 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Dan Skipper Brazenly Calls Out National Football League Amid Brian Branch Video Controversy Lions OT Dan Skipper had a bone to pick with the NFLSkipper called out NFL Films in a viral postLions DT Alim McNeill joined in with his own...

OCTOBER 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

McNeill on returning vs Buccaneers DL Alim McNeill speaks to reporters about his excitement ahead of his return to the field vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Footba...

OCTOBER 16 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions host Bucs on Monday night, hoping to extend league's longest streak without consecutive losses

The Detroit Lions have bounced back from losses better than any NFL team for nearly three years

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Full-go at practice McNeill (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact McNeill participation in practice without restrictions lends credence to coach Dan Campbell's statement that the 2021 third-round pick is on track to make his 2025 debut during Monday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Barring any setbacks, expect McNeill to be activated from the reserve/PUP list in time to suit up on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans leaves game against Lions with broken collarbone and concussion

Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back

Lions host Bucs on Monday night, hoping to extend league's longest streak without consecutive losses