The Detroit Lions are looking to rebound from a disheartening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The 4-2 Lions will be missing key members of the secondary against Baker Mayfield and company in Week 7. However, Detroit will get a boost up front with the return of Alim McNeill .

The fifth-year defensive tackle will play against Tampa Bay on Monday after being activated by the Lions, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McNeill will take the field in Week 7 for the first time since last December.

The veteran interior defender suffered a season-ending injury against the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 last year. McNeill tore his ACL , forcing him to sit out the 2024 playoffs and delaying his 2025 season debut.

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