It's officially time for the NFC North to be put on notice. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday ahead of Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals that they would be opening up Alim McNeill's practice window. This marks the first time that McNeill will be stepping foot on the field since tearing his ACL back in 2024.
McNeill, a key part to the Lions' defensive front line and a huge help to the teams' run defense, is joining a unit that is witnessing the resurgence of Aidan Hutchinson, the emergence of Al-Quadin Muhammad, and the growth of rookie Tyleik Williams.