Detroit Lions agree to four-year contract extension with Alim McNeill

The Detroit Lions organization has made a clear effort to retain players who have been drafted and have performed at a high level on the football field.

Defensive tackle Alim McNeill and the Lions have reportedly agreed to a new four-year contract extension.

McNeill, 24, reportedly secured a $97 million extension with $55 million guaranteed.

Against the Cowboys, the talented defensive tackle had a rebounding performance as the defensive line was able to continually pressure Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Head coach Dan Campbell stated during his weekly radio appearance that the team will be counting on McNeill to replace Aidan Hutchinson, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a serious leg injury.

“A lot. Listen, Mac showed up and Mac wasn't happy with the way he played against Seattle and so before the bye he was a man on a mission when he came out and he was this week “He was right and he was going to play a role in this game and that's what we expect from Mac every week,” said Campbell. “So yeah, a lot? “We're going to lean on him. He doesn't have to be Superman, but we need to get that out of him every week and he has that ability. Played a great game yesterday.”

McNeill expressed earlier this season that his focus was on playing this season and not extending it.

General manager Brad Holmes had indicated that McNeill was next on the list to secure an extension.