Lions spotlight Alim McNeill up front

Coaches flagged his return to form earlier in September

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 33m1 min read

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What happened: McNeill continues work in Detroit's interior rotation during the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: Interior disruption sets the ceiling for Detroit's front, and Kelvin Sheppard said Alim McNeill is back earlier in September.

What to watch: Continued regular-season reps will define his workload from here.

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