KEANU NEAL NEWS

Another solid tackle tally Neal recorded eight tackles (four solo), including a half-sack, and was credited with two quarterback hits overall during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns in Week...

Impact Neal once again put together a strong tackle tally, recording the second-highest total for the afternoon on the Buccaneers while playing 80 percent of the snaps. The veteran safety has at least eight tackles in the last three games in which he's played on defense.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high tackle tally Neal recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact The veteran safety drew another start for Antoine Winfield (concussion) and parlayed the opportunity into a team and season-high tackle total. Neal has 18 total stops over 129 snaps in the last two games while filling Winfield's strong safety role, but he could be back to serving in a rotational capacity if the latter returns as expected for the Week 10 clash against the Seahawks in Munich, Germany.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight tackles in Week 8 loss Neal recorded eight tackles (four solo) during the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens in Week 8.

Impact Neal logged 74 snaps and posted a season-high tackle total in the process. The veteran drew the start for Antoine Winfield with the latter missing the game due to a concussion, so Neal could be back to his rotational role for a Week 9 home showdown against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full workload Week 6 Neal compiled four tackles (three solo) while playing 100 percent of the defensive snaps during the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.

Impact With Mike Edwards (elbow) sidelined, Neal drew the start at free safety and delivered a solid performance while playing alongside the highly active Antoine Winfield in the defensive backfield. With Edwards returning to full practice participation Wednesday, Neal projects to revert to the rotational role he'd been filling prior to Sunday, although Logan Ryan's (foot) ongoing absence should continue to ensure a healthy amount of snaps.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid tackle tally in Week 4 Neal compiled six tackles (all solo) and was credited with a quarterback hit during the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4.

Impact The veteran had played just three snaps on defense all season coming into Sunday night's contest, but he logged 46 versus the Chiefs and made good use of them. Neal's boost in workload came as a result of an early exit for Logan Ryan (foot), and with the latter a non-participant to start the practice week Wednesday, it's possible Neal sees another expanded role in Week 5 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keanu Neal on Producing Takeaways, Facing the New Orleans Saints | Press Conference Safety Keanu Neal spoke to the media on Wednesday morning ahead of week two vs. the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Keanu Neal on Returning to Dallas to Face Cowboys | Press Conference Safety Keanu Neal spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of Week One vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

May miss rest of preseason Neal sustained an undisclosed injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Titans and is expected to miss the rest of the preseason, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports...

Impact After spending most of last season as a linebacker in the Dallas defense, Neal has moved back to safety since landing a contract with the Buccaneers in early April. It's a more familiar role for the seventh-year pro, as he worked at the position in each of his first five campaigns in Atlanta. Neal has three seasons with at least 100 tackles on his resume, but he also appeared in only four games between 2018 and 2019 due to health concerns. As a result, his new reality is somewhat worrisome as he looks to make an impact in a loaded safety group that also includes Antoine Winfield, Mike Edwards and Logan Ryan.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing Bowles in camp Neal, who signed with the Buccaneers in April and is transitioning back to his original position of safety, has stood out to head coach Todd Bowles thus far in training camp, Brian...

Impact Neal played linebacker almost exclusively with the Cowboys last season after toiling at safety for his first six seasons while with the Falcons. The 2016 first-round pick has generated three 100-tackle efforts during the trio of campaigns in which he's played double-digit games, and while Neal may not get enough snaps in Tampa Bay's deep secondary to accomplish that feat again, the expectation is that Neal's size and cover skills will frequently play an integral role in neutralizing running backs and receivers out in the flat when he's on the field.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Ryan, Keanu Neal exceeding expectations in 1st Bucs training camp The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already pleased with the early returns from two veteran additions to their secondary

AUGUST 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Antoine Winfield Jr. on Additions of Logan Ryan and Keanu Neal ' Press Conference Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. spoke to the media Tuesday after the first day of OTA's.

MAY 17, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Nick Rapone on Keanu Neal: Extremely Physical ' Press Conference Safeties Coach Nick Rapone spoke to the media on Tuesday during the 2022 offseason.

MAY 3, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keanu Neal Drawn to Tampa by Todd Bowles, Team Culture, Hometown Ties New Bucs S Keanu Neal grew up 45 minutes from Tampa, and while he wasn't a big Buccaneers fan as a child he is now thanks to the team's winn...

APRIL 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Keanu Neal on HC Todd Bowles: He's A Mastermind ' Press Conference Safety Keanu Neal spoke to the media during phase one of the 2022 offseason.

APRIL 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs 2022 FA tracker: Safety Keanu Neal signs, Blaine Gabbert re-signs Our Bucs free-agent tracker will cover every personnel move, big or small, serving as a placeholder for all Bucs non-draft transactions.

APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bucs add safety Keanu Neal TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs’ young secondary added some experience by reaching an agreement with veteran Falcons and Cowboys safety Keanu Neal.

APRIL 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Keanu Neal Exits Cowboys; Signs With Bucs The safety-linebacker hybrid went one-and-done in Dallas.

APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bucs Bring Keanu Neal Back to Original Division and Position The Buccaneers have signed former Falcons safety Keanu Neal, who is moving back to that position after playing linebacker for the Dallas Cow...

APRIL 6, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers signing former Cowboys safety Keanu Neal The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing safety Keanu Neal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapaport reported.

APRIL 6, 2022 • NFL.COM

Joining Tampa Neal agreed to a contract Wednesday with the Buccaneers, who plan to use him at safety, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2016 first-round pick mostly played linebacker for Dallas last year, after a six-season run in Atlanta as a hard-hitting strong safety. A return to the secondary represents his best shot at IDP relevance, considering Neal had three 100-tackle season as a safety and managed a modest 72 in 14 games for Dallas last year. That said, the Bucs already have Antoine Winfield and Logan Ryan, potentially leaving Neal to come off the bench, in which case IDP value would require an injury in front of him. Neal likely has made a full recovery from the chest injury that held him out of the Cowboys' playoff loss to San Francisco in January.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs sign free agent S Keanu Neal The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding yet another veteran defender, signing safety Keanu Neal in free agency

APRIL 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Free Agent Keanu Neal Back to Safety; Cowboys Interested? Call Keanu Neal’s lone season as a linebacker for the Cowboys a success or failure, but it’s now done as Neal reportedly is making the switc...

MARCH 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys focus in house in free agency with Gregory, Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on their own players in free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out against 49ers Neal (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the 49ers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Neal was expected to be a game-time decision for the postseason opener as he deals with various injuries, but he was officially ruled out Friday. In his absence, Luke Gifford and Francis Bernard are candidates to see increased work against San Francisco.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE