Lions' top 10 most impactful injuries of 2025: No. 2, Alim McNeill

In chronological order, here is the No. 2 most impactful injury to the Detroit Lions ' 2025 season.

On December 15, 2024, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL, an injury that carried significant short- and long-term implications for both the player and the defense as a whole. McNeill had developed into one of the Lions’ most important interior defenders, making this loss especially impactful for the 2025 season.

#2 Alim McNeill - right ACL (2024)

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This injury occurred in the 2024 season but had lasting impacts throughout 2025. He didn’t play until Week 7 and was not his former self for the entire year - not unexpected as players recovering from an ACL often are not fully back until the season after they return.

How the Injury Happened

2025 season

McNeill logged 9 games in the 2025 season, putting up a modest stat line — including 1 sack, 5 solo tackles, and 1 forced fumble through those appearances.

Outlook

From a medical standpoint, McNeill’s long-term prognosis is favorable. He was able to return to play fairly quickly at about 10 months which suggests no significant associated damage. At his age and with access to elite NFL rehabilitation resources, a full return-to-form is the expectation. McNeill should be significantly more productive during the 2026 season.

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