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McNeill’s Future Hangs in the Balance | NFL News
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The Detroit Lions are staring down a pivotal decision for their defensive line: Alim McNeill, returning from a torn ACL, must deliver elite production in 2026 or risk being replaced. With mock drafts already pointing to Ole Miss’s Will Echoles as a potential answer at 15, the Lions could pivot to a cheaper, younger option if McNeill underperforms. Cutting him after next season would save nearly $20 million — and with Echoles already showing strong run-stopping ability and growing pass-rush potential, the future of Detroit’s interior defense may hinge on McNeill’s 2026 performance.
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