Lions Make Five Moves Including Placing DT Alim McNeill On IR

The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday for Week 14. 

The full list includes:

• Lions signed DT Tyson Alualu and OL Matt Farniok to their practice squad.  
• Lions placed DL Alim McNeill on injured reserve.  
• Lions signed CB Kindle Vildor to their active roster.
• Lions released LB Raymond Johnson from their practice squad.

McNeill, 23, was a two-year starter at NC State and a First-Team All-ACC as a junior. The Lions used the No. 72 overall pick in the third round of the 2021 draft on McNeill.

McNeill is in the third year of his four-year, $5,129,186 contract that includes a $1,090,316 signing bonus. 

In 2023, McNeill has appeared in 12 games for the Lions and recorded 31 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defense.