It's been 290 days since Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill joined his teammates on the field to take part in football activities.

McNeill tore his ACL Dec. 15 last year in a loss to Buffalo and has been working hard to get back ever since. That time finally came Wednesday as the Lions opened the practice window for McNeill's return from the Physically Unable to Perform list and McNeill was back practicing with his teammates.

When the media came out for the open portion of practice Wednesday, the Lions were blasting 'Return of the Mack' by Mark Morrison on the speakers.

"That was good," McNeill said of the song choice to begin practice. "I didn't expect that to happen but that was good. It got me going. It felt great out there. I've been waiting for (this) day for a little bit

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