Alim McNeill, Lions rookie Jimmy Rolder leave practice with injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Alim McNeill and Jimmy Rolder exited Detroit Lions practice early on July 31, 2026, to undergo evaluations for injuries. McNeill left due to a neck issue, while Rolder is dealing with a leg injury. The team has not disclosed the severity of either injury, and more information is anticipated. Head coach Dan Campbell previously praised McNeill's fitness after a leg issue last season, noting his role's significance on the defense. Rolder's absence could impact his competition for a roster spot among linebackers.
- •Alim McNeill left practice with a neck injury.
- •Jimmy Rolder exited due to a leg issue.
- •Severity of injuries is currently unclear.
- •Campbell highlighted McNeill's importance to the defense.
- •Additional evaluations are expected for both players.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions training camp injury update: Alim McNeill leaves early
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Alim McNeill, Jimmy Rolder leave Lions practice with injuries
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Alim McNeill, rookie linebacker leaves Lions practice with injury
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Alim McNeill, Lions Rookie Leave Practice Early With Injuries
"Alim McNeill missed seven games last season while recovering from a torn ACL and exited Friday's practice with an apparent injury.
"Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill left practice with a neck injury just hours after coach Dan Campbell praised him.
"Alim McNeill and Jimmy Rolder left Detroit Lions practice early Friday to be evaluated for neck and leg injuries.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:46 PMDetroit Lions training camp injury update: Alim McNeill leaves early
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill and rookie LB Jimmy Rolder had to leave training camp early on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:43 PMAlim McNeill, Jimmy Rolder leave Lions practice with injuries
Alim McNeill missed seven games last season while recovering from a torn ACL and exited Friday's practice with an apparent injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:40 PMAlim McNeill, rookie linebacker leaves Lions practice with injury
Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill left practice with a neck injury just hours after coach Dan Campbell praised him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:31 PMAlim McNeill, Lions Rookie Leave Practice Early With Injuries
Alim McNeill and Jimmy Rolder left Detroit Lions practice early Friday to be evaluated for neck and leg injuries.
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