The Detroit Lions will look to get back on track in Week 7. Detroit's recent loss to Kansas City hurt more than normal because of Brian Branch's upcoming suspension . Thankfully, the Lions could be getting one of their best defensive players back in the lineup this week.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell declared that, barring something happening this week , Alim McNeill will play against the Buccaneers in Week 7.

“Barring something happening this week, Alim's freakin' playing, man,” Campbell said on 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday, per Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman.

This is huge news for a Lions defense that can use all the help it can get.

McNeill suffered a torn ACL in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season. Since that injury took place in the middle of December, it was known right

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