JUNE 4, 2021 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
KEANU NEAL
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1 INT •
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50 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
Will Keanu Neal help shore up the Dallas Cowboys defense? The Dallas Cowboys have a plan to improve their defense in 2021. That after the team allowed a franchise-high 473 points to be scored agains...
Keanu Neal siempre ha sido linebacker de corazón Keanu Neal se reúne con el coordinador defensivo de los Cowboys, Dan Quinn, pero el ex profundo de Pro Bowl se está adaptando a una nueva po...
MAY 28, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Keanu Neal Has Always Been A Linebacker At Heart Keanu Neal is reunited with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, but the former Falcons Pro Bowl safety is adjusting to a new position i...
MAY 28, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Modest Pitts won't project role as rookie TE with Falcons
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Kyle Pitts and other newcomers are participating in rookie camp this weekMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially moves to linebacker Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn announced Monday that Neal will play linebacker with the Cowboys, Zach Klein of WSB TV reports.
Impact Neal is already listed as a linebacker on Dallas' official depth chart, confirming that he has a new primary position. The switch is a considerable blow to Neal's fantasy value in IDP formats, given the difference in positional scarcity between safeties and linebackers capable of racking up high tackle totals. It's possible that Neal's significant injury history, including a torn ACL in 2018 and a torn Achilles in 2019, have deprived him of the speed necessary to excel in the secondary.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith focuses on D on last day of 1st draft as Falcons coach
Arthur Smith’s first draft as Atlanta’s coach helped to prove he’s taking an even-keeled approach to building the Falcons’ rosterMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Safety Harmon, return specialist Patterson sign with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Duron Harmon and four-time All-Pro return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to one-year contractsAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to Play LB, Keanu Neal Officially Signs The Cowboys have formally signed Keanu Neal, a veteran who played safety in Atlanta but is expected to play more of a linebacker role in Dal...
APRIL 14, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Cowboys: Keanu Neal having all kinds of trouble picking a number in Dallas Safety Keanu Neal may have found his new jersey number for the Dallas Cowboys. When watching the Dallas Cowboys last season, it was quite ev...
APRIL 4, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Cowboys sign Kazee, another Quinn connection from Atlanta
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee, adding another player from new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s time as coach in AtlantaMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys Have Intriguing Plan for Keanu Neal The Dallas Cowboys have been loading up at safety this offseason. The team added Keanu Neal, Damontae Kazee and Jayron Kearse in free agency...
MARCH 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Cowboys hope Dak Prescott's return, improved defense spark playoff push
The Cowboys have a plan to bring back Dak Prescott, sprinkle in some defense and march to the playoffs. Will it work?MARCH 27, 2021
Keanu Neal Expected To “Start Off” At LB It’s all well and good that Keanu Neal has signed on with the Cowboys, but where exactly is he going to play?
MARCH 25, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Falcons hope low-cost free agent class will make big splash
With little money to spend in free agency, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to make a splash with high-character players who don’t take a big chunk out of the budgetMARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scouting Report: How & Where Keanu Neal Will Fit The Cowboys are obviously trying to upgrade the safety position. Our Bucky Brooks breaks down the tape on Keanu Neal, who has recently been...
MARCH 24, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Will play safety, linebacker The Cowboys intend to deploy Neal at both safety and linebacker, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact Neal's decision to sign a one-year, $5 million deal with the Cowboys allows him to reunite with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. During their time together in Atlanta, Quinn occasionally utilized Neal in specialized packages, but it looks like the 25-year-old will see more consistent action at weak-side linebacker in Dallas. A positional switch away from safety would significantly lessen Neal's value in IDP formats, especially in dynasty leagues. On the other hand, Neal's value could get a slight bump if the Cowboys officially keep him at safety while simply deploying him at LB with some regularity.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to linebacker Neal is expected to move to weakside linebacker with the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The hard-hitting former safety recently signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Cowboys, joining a team that already has a pair of three-down linebackers in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch (ankle). It's an odd fit at first glance, but there are a few different ways the Cowboys can make it work, including using Smith as a part-time edge rusher. Neal reached 100 tackles in each of his three healthy seasons with the Falcons, so it's hard to imagine a position switch benefiting his IDP value in the long run, though he could get a short-term boost if he adds dual-position eligibility.
MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mailbag: Keanu Neal’s Impact? Aldon’s Status? With the addition of two defensive ends recently signed, do you think that hurts the chances of re-signing Aldon Smith?
MARCH 22, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
4 biggest Cowboys needs after signing Keanu Neal After a quiet start to free agency, the Dallas Cowboys have finally made a (somewhat) significant move by agreeing to sign safety Keanu Neal...
MARCH 21, 2021 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Film room: How safety Keanu Neal fits with the Cowboys’ defense, and why he could also be utilized as a linebacker The Dallas Cowboys signed former Falcons safety Keanu Neal to a one-year, $5 million deal Saturday. While Neal is a newcomer to the Cowboys...
MARCH 20, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Cowboys agree to sign Keanu Neal; Moving to linebacker? The Dallas Cowboys wanted to upgrade their defense this offseason. That coming off one of the worst performances in franchise history in 202...
MARCH 20, 2021 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
AP sources: Cowboys, safety Neal agree on $5M, 1-year deal The Cowboys and free agent safety Keanu Neal agreed on a $5 million, one-year deal that will reunite the former Atlanta player with new Dall...
MARCH 20, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
AP sources: Cowboys, safety Neal agree on $5M, 1-year deal The Cowboys and free agent safety Keanu Neal agreed on a $5 million, one-year deal that will reunite the former Atlanta player with new Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, two...
MARCH 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
AP sources: Cowboys, safety Neal agree on $5M, 1-year deal The Cowboys and free agent safety Keanu Neal agreed on a $5 million, one-year deal that will reunite the former Atlanta player with new Dall...
MARCH 20, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
