The Detroit Lions’ defense could be getting a major boost soon. Head coach Dan Campbell revealed Monday that the team may open Alim McNeill’s practice window this week as he recovers from a torn ACL.
Campbell said McNeill is “trending the right way” and offered perhaps his most optimistic update yet: “Mac, he’s about ready to go.”
"There's a good chance we may start (McNeill's) clock this week" pic.twitter.com/Ec9YUOZ0r6
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 29, 2025
The defensive tackle has been sidelined since suffering the injury last season, but his return would be a huge lift for a Lions defensive front that already features Aidan Hutchinson, D.J. Reader, and rookie Tyleik Williams. McNeill’s ability to control the middle and disrupt the run game made him a breakout performer before the injury, and Detroit is eager to get him back on the field.
If McNeill’s practice window does open this week, the Lions would have 21 days to officially activate him from the physically unable to perform list.
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