Lions coach Dan Campbell said the team doesn’t expect to have Alim McNeill back for training camp “or probably even the early part of the season.”

Fantasy Impact

McNeill tore his ACL in Week 15 of last season, putting his status for the start of next year in doubt. He will be rehabbing throughout the offseason program.

Detroit Lions star DT Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL on Sunday night in Week 15 that will sideline him for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact

While there is never an opportune time for an injury this serious, given the lengthy recovery time for an ACL, this is a big blow for Detroit. Not only will they lose McNeill's production (career-high 15 pressures with 3.5 sacks) for the postseason but likely for chunk of the 2025 season as well. Fortunately for McNeill, he inked a long-term extension with Detroit in Oct. 2024, so he will be with the Lions through 2028.

Lions DT Alim McNeill's knee injury is believed the be serious, with head coach Dan Campbell stating that he does not feel good about his chances of returning this season.

Fantasy Impact

The Lions' defensive injury woes continue to go from bad to worse. McNeill was injured in the third quarter and did not return to the game. He will likely undergo further testing early in the week.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Alim McNeill will practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

McNeill is in the NFL's concussion protocol. He'll have the next few days to clear the protocols.

Alim McNeil has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions according to his agent.

Fantasy Impact

Financial terms of the extension have yet to be released, but McNeil will be a key part of the Detroit front seven for the foreseeable future as the Lions look to continue to push towards a Super Bowl berth.