Overview

• The defensive tackle practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday after Detroit opened his 21-day evaluation window last week, nine months after ACL surgery.
• Campbell said any initial action would be capped around 20–25 snaps to manage his workload.
• The Lions must move McNeill to the 53-man roster by 4 p.m. ET Saturday to keep the option of playing him in Kansas City.
• Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said McNeill’s practice tape shows a “very, very high caliber” tackle.
• Analysts point to injuries across the defense and a rise to 22.4 points allowed per game this season, framing McNeill’s potential return as a timely boost.