FOX 2 - The Alim McNeil watch is officially on.

Lions Coach Dan Campbell gave a positive update on the star defensive tackle possibly returning to the lineup.

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McNeil has practiced with the team the last two weeks, and Campbell said there is a chance he is back for Week 7's Monday Night Football game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"Yeah, I mean, he looked good last week," Campbell said. "The last two weeks, he's looked good. He's getting more comfortable, his legs are under him. He's physically ready, and so I think we're all hopeful."

McNeil was injured in the Lions loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 12 last season when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Campbell said he could not be exact on putting a percentage on the chances he'll return outside

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