DET Alim McNeill
NFL defensive tackle. Position: DT. Team: Detroit Lions.
Quick Facts
- Position: Defensive Tackle (DT)
- Team: Detroit Lions (DET)
2026 Outlook
McNeill is in a make-or-break season after battling back from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December 2024. He was limited to 10 games in 2025, recording just 1.0 sack and 23 pressures — career lows since his rookie year — compared to his 2024 breakout of 5.0 sacks. The Lions signed him to a four-year, $97 million extension midseason, making him the league's eighth-highest-paid DT. GM Brad Holmes views him as a cornerstone alongside Aidan Hutchinson. An offseason of strength training rather than ACL rehab should position him for a strong return; his 2026 production will determine whether the contract pays off (per Alim McNeill shut out from top-10 DT votes).
Injury Status
Returned from torn ACL/LCL (December 2024). Full offseason to prepare for 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-07-09 — Alim McNeill shut out from top-10 DT votes by NFL execs, coaches (Alim McNeill shut out from top-10 DT votes by NFL execs, coaches)
- 2026-07-09 — Shut out from ESPN Top 10 DT rankings despite high salary; recovery year key (Alim McNeill shut out from top-10 DT votes)
Open Questions
- Will McNeill return to 2024 form, or remain limited by injury recovery?