Detroit Lions Sign DT Alim McNeill to Four-Year, $97M Extension with $55M Guaranteed

Oct 15, 2024, 11:55 PM

The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a four-year contract extension worth $97 million, including $55 million guaranteed, his agent Mike McCartney announced. The deal makes McNeill the fourth highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL based on average annual salary, and his guaranteed amount ranks ninth among players at the position. McNeill has become a key piece of the Lions' defensive line since being drafted, demonstrating significant development and impact on the field.