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2024 Defensive

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Sacks
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INT
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 24 3.5 1 0 0

Top Alim McNeill News

  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Done for rest of Thursday night

    McNeill (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's contest versus the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    McNeill returned to the game in the first half after suffering a head injury early in the contest, but he was ruled out following halftime. In his absence, Brodric Martin and Myles Adams will handle the majority of the work at defensive tackle.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Returns to TNF

    McNeill (head) returned to the field Thursday night versus the Packers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    McNeill briefly exited the game in the first half to be evaluated for a concussion, ultimately returning to the field. With DJ Reader (shoulder) sidelined, McNeill will continue to operate as the top option on the interior defensive line against Green Bay.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Being evaluated for concussion

    McNeill (head) left in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Packers and is being evaluated for a concussion, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

    McNeill was forced to leave Thursday's game after taking a hit to the head while making a tackle on Josh Jacobs during the Packers' first offensive drive. The Lions are already without DJ Reader (shoulder), Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Josh Paschal (knee) for Thursday's game, so Brodric Martin should see more snaps at defensive tackle for as long as McNeill is sidelined.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Lands four-year extension

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

    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.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: 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.

    McNeill got to Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott twice in 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 the 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.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Full go at practice

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

    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.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: 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.

    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.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Ruled out

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

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

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Leaves with shoulder injury

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

    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.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 315 lbs
Birthplace: Raleigh, NC
Age: 24
School: NC State
Experience: 4