KEY: Can the Detroit Lions SURVIVE Without a HEALTHY Alim McNeill?

Detroit Lions anxiously await updates on defensive tackle Alim McNeill after a neck injury sidelines him in training camp. Can McNeill return to his disruptive form and anchor a defensive line that struggled last season? Matt Dery spotlights Dan Campbell’s comments on McNeill’s vital role, discusses depth concerns with players like Tyleik Williams and Levi Onwuzurike, and questions whether the Lions can maintain their defensive edge if injuries persist.   Jared Goff vs. Jordan Love heats up as ESPN’s Jordan Rodgers claims Love is the NFC North’s best quarterback. Dery offers a spirited defense of Goff, comparing their adversity and questioning where the real advantage lies. The episode also covers key injury updates, veteran tight end Anthony Firkser’s return, and a fiery back-and-forth between Ben Johnson and Jaguars coach Liam Cohen over Caleb Williams hype and Bears regression odds. Will Detroit’s off-season moves and internal rivalries fuel a deeper playoff run? #firstlisten     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.     Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lions/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.