Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has agreed to a four-year contract extension, as announced by his agent, Mike McCartney, on Tuesday.
This marks the second contract extension for the Lions in recent days, following running back David Montgomery’s two-year, $18.25 million extension.
McNeill was in the final year of his contract, set to earn $3.389 million in salary and bonuses this season.
According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, McNeill’s new deal is worth $97 million, with $55 million guaranteed.
In five games this season, McNeill has recorded eight tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Drafted by the Lions in the third round in 2021, McNeill has played in 52 games, starting 41 of them. Over his career, he has accumulated 120 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 24 quarterback hits, and one forced fumble.
The Lions have lost defensive tackle Kyle Peko and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson for the season following injuries on Sunday.
