Alim McNeill says he is back to full strength for Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill shared that he feels fully recovered from his torn ACL injury. McNeill did not return to action until Week 7 of the 2025 season and struggled to regain his pre-injury form, contributing 14 tackles and a sack. He emphasized that recovery took time and he is now confident in his abilities. His return to top performance could significantly benefit the Lions as they aim for a playoff spot.
- •McNeill suffered a torn ACL late in 2024.
- •He returned to the lineup in Week 7 of the 2025 season.
- •Last season, he recorded 14 tackles and 1 sack.
- •McNeill believes he has regained full strength this offseason.
- •His performance will be vital for the Lions' defense in 2026.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Alim McNeill: I wasn't all the way back from torn ACL last year, I am now
"Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill didn't make his first appearance of the 2025 season until October and making a full return from his 2024 torn ACL took longer than that.
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