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2023 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 32 5.0 1 0 0
Post Season 4 1.0 0 0 0

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Totals 5.0 sacks in 2023

    McNeill logged 32 tackles, 5.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble over 13 regular-season games in 2023.

    McNeill consistently looked like one of the best players on a Detroit defense that made huge improvements in run defense between 2022 and 2023. Finishing among the top-20 defensive tackles in sacks, McNeill's contributions as a pass rusher were also important for a unit that is struggling to find a complement to star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. With each of McNeill and Hutchinson under contract in 2024 alongside a strong group of linebackers, the Lions defense, at a minimum, is returning the key pieces that made it an elite run defense in 2023.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Good to go

    McNeil (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    McNeill was activated off injured reserve Saturday and subsequently labeled as questionable for the regular season finale. He has not played since Week 13. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role on Detroit's interior defensive line.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Activated from IR

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

    He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Vikings after practicing in a limited capacity all week. McNeill 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.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Questionable for Sunday vs. Vikes

    McNeill (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

    McNeill was a limited participant at practice all week, so his availability for Week 18 seems close to a coin-flip proposition. If he can't play Sunday, it will probably mean more snaps for rookie third-rounder Brodric Martin.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Back at practice Wednesday

    McNeill (knee) participated at practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    His presence at practice signals that Detroit has designated McNeill for return from its injured reserve list. The Lions' injury reports during the week will give an idea of whether he could suit up in Week 18.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Chance to return this season

    McNeill (knee) is expected to return to the field this season, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    McNeill was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury Dec. 5, but head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that the team is optimistic McNeill will return before the end of the season, saying that he feels "good about getting him back". The earliest the defensive tackle could return is Week 18 against the Vikings.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Moves to IR

    McNeill (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

    McNeill's move to IR is a bit surprising, as head coach Dan Campbell only referred to the NC State product as, "a little banged up," after Sunday's win over the Saints. However, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, McNeill suffered a sprained knee in the contest. The 23-year-old will miss at least the next four weeks, while Pelissero noted he could be ready for the playoffs.

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  • Lions' Alim McNeill: Dealing with injury

    McNeil (undisclosed) is a little banged up and could miss the Week 14 game against the Bears, according to head coach Dan Campbell, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

    McNeil managed to play through whatever his injury was against the Saints but seems to have come out of the game worse for wear. His practice status in the days ahead should shed better light on his chances of suiting up against Chicago.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 315 lbs
Birthplace: Raleigh, NC
Age: 23
School: NC State
Experience: 4