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Dan Campbell Puts Alim McNeill at 50/50 for Week 5 Return vs. Bengals

The staff plans to decide after Friday's practice, weighing game readiness within his 21-day PUP window.

Overview

  • Detroit opened McNeill’s 21-day return window from the PUP list this week as he ramps up from a December ACL tear.
  • Campbell said McNeill took limited reps Wednesday and more on Thursday, with another controlled workload planned Friday.
  • The Lions will likely make the activate-or-wait call after Friday’s session, with activation possible as late as Saturday.
  • If he plays Sunday, reporting indicates his snap count would be restricted in his first game back.
  • Detroit’s defense has 14 sacks through four games and an eighth-ranked run defense, making even a limited McNeill a potential boost.