In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks the top five defensive tackles in the NFL today. Who's No. 1? Plus, an honest assessment of Dak Prescott's struggles and analysis of what Diontae Johnson brings to the Ravens.

Defensive tackle Alim McNeill and the Lions have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $97 million with $55 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. 

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Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 3 Sunday.

Jordan Love has been to the playoffs and he's earned a massive contract extension. Is all-star recognition next on tap for the Packers QB? Kevin Patra picks out one potential first-time Pro Bowler for each NFL team heading into the 2024 season.

Which NFL standouts are heading into a contract season? Gregg Rosenthal provides a way-too-early look at the top 50 free agents for 2025. While these rankings will look completely different by next March, they currently include a whopping 10 wide receivers.

Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2024 season? Nick Shook reveals his All-Under-25 Team, highlighting the league's rising stars at each position, and one franchise boasts a whopping SIX selections.

Kevin Patra identifies one unsung hero from each NFC team, with the selections ranging from surprise difference-makers to those who are overlooked. Which offensive player gets the nod in Dallas? 

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After an inspiring finish to the 2022 campaign, Detroit has been one of the NFL's offseason darlings. Can Dan Campbell's crew live up to unprecedented hype in the Motor City? Adam Rank examines the state of the 2023 Lions.

It's been a week since news broke that Deebo Samuel had requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, and it appears the field of potential landing spots for the wide receiver is still wide open, and could stay that way for a while, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

How did the four NFC North teams fare in the 2021 NFL Draft? The Bears certainly have a spring in their step after acquiring a shiny new quarterback, while the Lions' new regime clearly has a plan. Gennaro Filice provides grades for each draft haul.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill's sack of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud results in a 10-yard loss for the Houston Texans.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeil's powerful sack vs. quarterback Dak Prescott forces Dallas Cowboys to punt.

Nickelodeon Insider Dylan Schefter interviews Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill on "NFL Slimetime".

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields for a 8-yard loss.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill's second sack vs. the Las Vegas Raiders comes in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill swallows up Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for a third-down sack.

Next Gen Stats breaks down how the Detroit Lions sacked Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love four times in the first half, and how Green Bay can adjust.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeil corrals Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love for the Lions' third sack of the first half in their "Thursday Night Football" matchup on Week 4.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Detroit Lions highlights from Week 3 of the 2023 season.

"GMFB" picks the player you're most excited to see in the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving matchup.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down how the Detroit Lions won their third game in a row to defeat the New York Giants in Week 11.

See the highest graded players from Week 11 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill overpowers Giants OL for strong TFL on Barkley.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill lassos Daniel Jones for strong sack.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 4, 5, 6 on his "breakout players" list of '22 season.

Detroit Lions nose tackle Alim McNeill corrals Matt Ryan for DT's second sack of 2021.

Detroit Lions nose tackle Alim McNeill records a sack on Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks and Curtis Conway assign 2021 NFL Draft grades for the NFC North.

Lions center Frank Ragnow announces Detroit's selection of NC State Wolfpack defensive tackle Alim McNeill in Round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. 72 overall pick.

NFL Network's draft analyst Chad Reuter breaks down where he expects N.C. State DT Alim McNeill to land in the 2021 NFL Draft and why.

NC State DT Alim McNeill joins "NFL NOW" and details his transition from running back to defensive tackle, discusses his draft prep and more.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks highlights an under-the-radar defensive tackle that he'd want on his team.