The Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to a four-year contract extension

Adam Hernandez

October 15, 2024

The Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to a four-year contract extension — DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 21: Alim McNeill #54 of the Detroit Lions runs onto the field prior to an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Brad Holmes and the Lions locked up another key piece of their defense Tuesday.

According to his agent, the Lions locked up defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a four-year contract extension.

Congrats to @AlimMcneill agreeing to a 4 year extension with the @Lions
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) October 15, 2024

NFL insider Tom Pelissero added that the deal is worth a total of $97 million with $55 million guaranteed.

4 new years, $97M with $55M guaranteed

Big deal for a big man https://t.co/Jw3sh4yi3x
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 15, 2024

McNeill was drafted by the Lions in the third round in 2021. Over his three-year career, he has played in a total of 52 games with 41 starts. He was in the final year of his contract with Detroit, earning $3.389 million in salary and bonuses. In the current season, he has played five games, making a total of eight tackles and 2.5 sacks.

McNeill is the latest big signing for the Lions after they secured running back David Montgomery with a two-year, $18.25 million extension last week.