Alim McNeill’s performance has been a source of consternation for some after his return from his ACL tear. He didn’t quite look like the explosive player he had been prior. However, there are some really good signs so far this offseason.
Here is the excerpt regarding Alim McNeill from my Detroit Lions May 2026 Injury Updates: Part 2.
(Age at start of 2026 season in parentheses.)
Alim McNeill, DT (26)
December 2024 – ACL tear
October 2025 – Returned to game action…
May 2026 – Posted on Instagram…
2026 OUTLOOK: McNeill’s 2025 performance wasn’t up to his usual standards – an expected result in the first year back from an ACL. He should be fully back to his elite self in 2026.
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Reporting by Jimmy Liao, MD, Lions Wire / Lions Wire
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