Lions' Alim McNeill: Cleared to play Christmas Day

McNeill (abdomen) is active for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

McNeill was limited in practice this week due to an abdominal injury, but the fifth-year pro has been cleared to play Thursday. He has accumulated 14 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.