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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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.

ALLEN PARK — Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold ... O’Connor, who has had a bigger role in the absence of Alim McNeill, injured his calf. Campbell expects running back David Montgomery to return for the playoff game. He injured his knee ...

He’s already had virtual interviews with the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP ... O’Connor, who has had a bigger role in the absence of Alim McNeill, injured his calf. Campbell expects running back David Montgomery to return for the playoff ...

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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. It was a new experience for him, as he said it was the first time in which he's had a season end due to injury.

The Detroit Lions were in the building on Sunday to clean out their lockers after the season-ending loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday and we got some injury updates a few players.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill said his ACL knee surgery went well but his injury recovery timeline is still up in the air.

The Lions have 16 players on injured reserve, including defensive starters like defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackle Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Detroit activated two players from IR this week — linebacker Alex Anzalone ...

Pat O'Connor, a former Eastern Michigan standout who has been playing a bigger role since the team lost star rusher Alim McNeill, was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a calf injury. It wasn't exactly clear when or how O'Connor got hurt ...