NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Brandon McManus, Romeo Doubs, Lions, Packers, Vikings

The Lions signed DT Alim McNeill to a four-year, $97 million extension on Tuesday. Dan Campbell called McNeill one of the “pillars” of their team: “Fired up for Mac. He earned that. He’s a pivotal piece for is. [He’s one of] our pillars here.” (Eric Woodyard)
As for Detroit being in the market for an edge rusher, Campbell said they aren’t going to rush any decisions: “We’re open to anything. Brad’s working through it. We are not going to be in a hurry .. We’re not going to make a move to make it.” (Dave Birkett)

Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post notes rival GMs were praising the Packers for how they handled the situation with WR Romeo Doubs and defused things: “They couldn’t have handled that any better. [Other teams] were hoping they could get [Doubs] at the deadline but he isn’t going anywhere.”
The Packers recently signed K Brandon McManus after the NFL found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy. GM Brian Gutekunst said they are comfortable with the NFL’s investigation and they feel “really good” about his addition, per Bill Huber.
McManus said the civil lawsuit involving him has been resolved, per Matt Schneidman.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said they “absolutely” dodged a bullet with WR Dontayvion Wicks‘ shoulder injury, via Huber.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones returned to light practice Monday as they return from the bye. (Ben Goessling)
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said LB Blake Cashman is dealing with a turf toe and is considered week-to-week. O’Connell added he doesn’t think Cashman suffered a long-term injury, via Alec Lewis.
O’Connell is hopeful Jones (hip) will play in Week 7: “Aaron is going to progress throughout the week and hopefully has a chance to go on Sunday.” (Kevin Seifert)