A defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, is probably going to be sidelined for some time.
McNeill, who was enjoying his finest season to date, may be sidelined following a knock sustained in Week 13.
Tyson Alualu, a defensive tackle, is being added by the Lions to the practice squad, according NFL Network. McNeill had trouble in the second half of the team’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
After attending California for his collegiate career, he was chosen in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After a stint with the Jaguars (2010-2016), Alualu was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017.
Alualu made his debut in Pittsburgh during their season-opening 21-18 victory over the Cleveland Browns and recorded five tackles.
In 2021, Alualu suffered a fractured ankle and limited his production and availability.
In his career, Alualu has 25 career sacks and 46 tackles for loss. His best statistical campaign came in 2017 with the Steelers, when he recorded four sacks and seven tackles for loss.
Detroit has been seeking increased productivity along the defensive line all season.
Bruce Irvin and Quinton Bohanna were elevated from the practice squad against the Saints and have a chance to be signed to the active roster.
Irvin played 11 snaps and recorded a sack against Derek Carr
Having been elevated multiple times, Bohanna could also find himself being added to the active roster, giving the front office a need to fill his place on the practice squad.
