Lions DT Alim McNeill Makes Feelings Clear on Fixing Defense Amid Rough Start
Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill spoke out strongly about correcting the defense after the team's rough start on that side of the ball this season.
Alim McNeill
DT · Detroit Lions · #54
Status
- Depth chart
- LDT #1
- Defense
- College
- NC State
- Experience
- 6 seasons
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Recent form
- Wk 8vs MINW 19-150.0 pts
- Wk 7vs GBW 20-170.0 pts
- Wk 5@ ARIW 45-210.0 pts
- Wk 4@ CARL 26-320.0 pts
- Wk 3vs NYJW 31-240.0 pts
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| 2026 · DET | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · DET | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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What's happening with Alim McNeill
Alim McNeill spoke out about the Lions' struggling defense after a rocky start to the season, pushing for the unit to correct its issues. His comments reflect frustration within Detroit's front seven as the team looks to turn things around on that side of the ball.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Monangai delivered a big performance for Ben Johnson's team in Week 4, helping power the offense to a win while drawing recognition as an under-the-radar contributor. McNeill also stood out individually, providing a bright spot for Detroit's defense in a difficult outing. Both were cited among the NFC's lesser-known standouts for the week.
Reported bySB Nation,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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