Amik Robertson, Alim McNeill, Khalil Dorsey
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill could only watch from afar as the Lions were dealt a devastating defeat that ended their season. Sidelined since Week 15 with a torn ACL, McNeill was unable to suit up down the stretch.
A day after their stunning playoff loss, the Detroit Lions gathered in Allen Park on Sunday for exit physicals and one final team meeting.
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Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill shared an update on his recovery timeline while speaking to reporters during locker room cleanouts on Sunday.
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The Detroit Lions came up with a marketing slogan for the playoffs. “We want more.” Those three words were put on a bus that toured the state, visiting fans from the Motor City to the tip of the lower peninsula.
But Detroit got less than it wanted and took a step back from last year's postseason run. The Lions entered the divisional round as Super Bowl favorites, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, and exited with a 45-31 loss to sixth-seeded Washington on Saturday night in front of a stunned and saddened crowd.
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McNeill, walking around the locker room with crutches, said he’s taking his recovery day by day. He didn’t put a timetable on his return. Because of the Lions’ long-term commitment to McNeill and how important he is to the team, you have to think they’ll let him take his time. We’ll see where he’s at in a few months.