PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Mon 7/21/25 3:39 PM

McNeill (knee) is expected to miss the first few months of the regular season, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill tore his ACL in December and was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday. With McNeill's absence expected to stretch well into the regular season and Levi Onwuzurike (knee) already ruled out for the entire 2025 campaign, the Lions will be shorthanded on the interior of the defensive line.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Thu 7/17/25 4:37 PM

McNeill (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill is eligible to return to practice at some point during training camp, though he's not ready to do so yet as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in December. He's the favorite to start at defensive tackle once healthy.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Tue 12/17/24 7:07 PM

The Lions placed McNeill (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Mon 12/16/24 11:32 AM

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

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Sun 12/15/24 8:52 PM

Speaking after Sunday's loss to the Bills, coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't feel good about the chances of McNeill (knee) playing again this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's yet another potentially serious injury for the Detroit defense, as McNeill was injured in the third quarter Sunday and ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after. Levi Onwuzurike is next up for snaps on the interior of the Lions' defensive line, a unit that has already lost seven players to injured reserve. Detroit's offense may have to turn things up a couple notches the rest of the way in order to make up for all of the injuries on the defensive side of the ball.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Sun 12/15/24 6:51 PM

McNeill has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Buffalo due to a knee issue.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill was injured midway through the third quarter and was ruled out a few minutes before the end of the period. Prior to his exit, the defensive lineman tallied one tackle. Levi Onwuzurike could be in line for a bigger workload in McNeill's absence.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Fri 12/13/24 4:38 PM

McNeill (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill practiced in full all week after sustaining a concussion in the Lions' Week 14 win over the Packers, and his omission from Friday's injury report indicates he has cleared the NFL's five-step protocol. With McNeill and DJ Reader both at full health, they're expected to cause problems for the Bills' interior run game in Week 15.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Wed 12/11/24 10:06 PM

McNeill (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill left last Thursday's win over the Packers early due to a concussion, but the extended time off between that game and the start of this week's practice schedule appears to have given him ample time to recover. Nonetheless, McNeill will need to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday against the Bills.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Thu 12/5/24 10:06 PM

McNeill (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's contest versus the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill returned to the game in the first half after suffering a head injury early in the contest, but was ruled out following halftime. In his absence, Brodric Martin and Myles Adams will handle the majority of the work at defensive tackle.

PUPAlim McNeill
IL/DT DET (8)
Thu 12/5/24 9:18 PM

McNeill (head) returned to the field Thursday night versus the Packers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
McNeill briefly exited the game in the first half to be evaluated for a concussion, ultimately returning to the field. He'll continue to operate as the top option on the interior defensive line against Green Bay.