Overview

• Campbell said on 97.1 The Ticket that, barring a setback, McNeill will make his 2025 debut in Week 7.
• The Lions opened his 21‑day return window on Oct. 1, and he has practiced fully for two weeks.
• Coaches will handle his workload on a feel basis during the game, with additional practice reps scheduled this week and a Week 8 bye to recover.
• McNeill returns to bolster the interior alongside D.J. Reader, with reporters noting rookie Tyleik Williams’ snaps could decrease.
• Edge rusher Marcus Davenport is expected to remain on injured reserve until after the bye, and safety Brian Branch is serving a one‑game suspension that the team is preparing to cover.