ALIM MCNEILL NEWS

Lions exercise options to keep DE Aidan Hutchinson, WR Jameson Williams under contract through 2026

The Detroit Lions have exercised fifth-year options to keep defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams under contract through the 2026 season

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions get Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with 28th pick in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions have selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams of Ohio State with the 28th pick in the NFL draft

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill 'probably' will miss early part of 2025 season Lions GM Brad Holmes said he's seen enough movement from Aidan Hutchinson in rehab to feel 'very confident' in his return from a broken leg

APRIL 1 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Lions give major Alim McNeill injury update at NFL owners meetings | Sporting News Canada Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered late in the 2024 campaign. Head coach Dan Camp...

APRIL 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Alim McNeill Will Likely Miss Start of 2025 NFL Season Detroit Lions give health update on Alim McNeill at league meetings.

APRIL 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Burning Question: What Can Lions Expect From Alim McNeill in 2025? Exploring if Detroit Lions Alim McNeill will return to peak form in 2025 after ACL injury.

MARCH 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Burning Question: What Can Lions Expect From Alim McNeill in 2025? Exploring if Detroit Lions Alim McNeill will return to peak form in 2025 after ACL injury.

MARCH 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

NFL analyst criticizes Lions for contract extension with budding star defender | Sporting News Alim McNeill was given a massive contract extension by the Detroit Lions in 2024, but one writer thinks the team made a mistake. Here's what...

MARCH 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL analyst criticizes Lions for contract extension with budding star defender | Sporting News Canada Alim McNeill was given a massive contract extension by the Detroit Lions in 2024, but one writer thinks the team made a mistake. Here's what...

MARCH 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions predicted to pair Alim McNeill with projected $62 million breakout star | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions should be trying to beef up their defense this offseason. Adding another big body in the interior could be just what they...

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions predicted to pair Alim McNeill with projected $62 million breakout star | Sporting News The Detroit Lions should be trying to beef up their defense this offseason. Adding another big body in the interior could be just what they...

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run

“We want more” was the Detroit Lions’ mantra heading into the postseason

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions get some positive injury news going into their bye week

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take ad...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions look to pick themselves up against struggling Bears after getting 'popped in the mouth'

The banged-up Detroit Lions will try to get back to winning when they visit the struggling Chicago Bears after having their franchise-record 11-game streak stopped

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up Lions are in 'holding pattern' with RB David Montgomery

Lions running back David Montgomery suffered a knee injury in a loss to the Bills but it might not be season-ending. Meanwhile, defensive ta...

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Lions keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play

The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR The Lions placed McNeill (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact As expected, McNeill will be on the Lions' injured reserve for the rest of the 2024 campaign after he tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. With McNeill sidelined, Levi Onwuzurike is slated to move into the second starting defensive tackle role alongside DJ Reader.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Lions placed McNeill (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact As expected, McNeill will be on the Lions' injured reserve for the rest of the 2024 campaign after he tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills. With McNeill sidelined, Levi Onwuzurike is slated to move into the second starting defensive tackle role alongside DJ Reader.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions coach Dan Campbell says it's not time to freak out after first loss in 3 months

The Detroit Lions are coming off their first loss in three months

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions DT Alim McNeill out for season with torn ACL; Carlton Davis III suffers broken jaw DETROIT - The Detroit Lions’ worst fears about injuries to defensive tackle Alim McNeill and cornerb...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tears ACL McNeil sustained a ruptured ACL during Sunday's game versus the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact As suspected after he was forced out of action early in Week 15, McNeil will spend the rest of the season on the sidelines. His absence likely means that veteran DJ Reader will start at defensive tackle next to Levi Onwuzurike for the remainder of the year.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE