OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
KEANU NEAL
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50 TCKL
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Mike Davis puts wicked juke on Keanu Neal for 11-yard gain Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis puts wicked juke on Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal for 11-yard gain.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • NFL.COM
Gaudy stat line in Week 7 loss Neal tallied 11 tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions.
Impact The 2017 Pro Bowler may have been Atlanta's defensive MVP in a losing effort, as he paced the team in both tackles and tackles for loss while collecting one of the Falcons' two sacks of Matthew Stafford. Though Neal has continued to demonstrate his characteristic hard-hitting style, his effectiveness in coverage has been clearly lacking. Thus far in 2020, opponents are completing 90 percent of their passes when targeting Neal in coverage, throwing to an astronomical 13.8 yards-per-completion clip on those plays.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory
Interim head coach Raheem Morris sought to make the Atlanta Falcons uncomfortable last week in an attempt to convince players that nobody's job was safe on the underachieving teamOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones returns to practice as Falcons prepare to face Vikings
Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant and hopes to play Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Minnesota VikingsOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheds injury tag Neal (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Neal put together three limited practice sessions this week, but it doesn't look like his availability was ever in serious question. The 25-year-old will draw his usual start at strong safety in Minnesota.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still bothered by hamstring Neal (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Neal missed the Week 4 matchup against the Packers due to this hamstring injury but was able to shake it off and play Week 5 against the Panthers. The 25-year-old safety handled a full workload and recorded seven tackles, but he's back on the injury report Wednesday. This could be a lingering issue this season, but as long as he can stay on the field all week, Neal has a good shot at playing this Sunday against the Vikings.
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' Julio Jones misses another practice, not ruled out
Julio Jones was held out of practice for the third straight day with a hamstring injury but has not been ruled out for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Carolina PanthersOCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to retake field Neal (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Neal's hamstring injury forced him to miss a single contest (Monday's loss to the Packers), but the starting safety will now return to Atlanta's secondary in time to face Teddy Bridgewater and the Panthers. Fellow starting safety Ricardo Allen (elbow) will also retake the field, setting the stage for Atlanta's secondary to potentially log a much-needed bounceback performance.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bridgewater, Panthers surging as they face reeling Falcons
With Teddy Bridgewater showing promise as a long-term replacement for Cam Newton and Mike Davis flourishing as a short-term substitute for Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panther...OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons activate rookie Terrell from reserve/COVID-19 list
The Atlanta Falcons have activated cornerback AOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts week with limited practice Neal (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Neal is among a multitude of injured Falcons -- the team had seven limited participants and two non-participants Wednesday. He was unable to suit up in Week 4 after failing to practice all week, so practicing on a limited basis is a step in the right direction for Neal. The safety's practice participation as the week unfolds should help determine his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' depleted defense desperate for signs of healing
Four weeks of constant upheaval on defense have made it difficult for the Atlanta Falcons to enjoy any continuity in practice or games in their disappointing 0-4 startOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries, losses keep piling up for winless Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are losing games and defensive backs in equally proficient fashionOCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons
Aaron Rodgers connected with tight end Robert Tonyan on three of his four touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 30-16 victory over the winless Atlanta...OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers short-handed at wide receiver as they host Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have both of their top two receivers playing while the Green Bay Packers have neither of theirs available for their Monday night matchupOCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for MNF Neal (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Packers, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Neal has dealt with a plenty of injuries during his NFL career, as he played just four games between the 2018 and 2019 seasons. After watching practice from the sidelines all week, he'll predictably sit out Monday and look to get healthy for a divisional clash against the Panthers in Week 5. With Ricardo Allen (elbow) also out, expect rookie Jaylinn Hawkins and Sharrod Neasman to both see upticks in usage Monday.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons rule out K Koo, S Allen and Neal vs Packers FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be without kicker Younghoe Koo and safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for Monday nigh...
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Falcons rule out K Koo, S Allen and Neal vs Packers The Atlanta Falcons will be without kicker Younghoe Koo and safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for Monday night’s...
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Falcons rule out K Koo, S Allen and Neal vs Packers The Atlanta Falcons will be without kicker Younghoe Koo and safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for Monday night's game against the Green...
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Falcons rule out Koo, McKinley, Allen and Neal vs Packers
The Atlanta Falcons will be without kicker Younghoe Koo, defensive end Takk McKinley and safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal for Monday night’s game at Green BayOCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Misses another practice Neal (hamstring) sat out for a second consecutive practice session Friday, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Neal is tied with Deion Jones for a team-high 22 tackles through the first three weeks of the season, but the former Pro Bowler may now be facing his 29th missed game since the start of 2018. Having popped up on the injury report after fielding 83 percent of the defensive workload during a Week 3 loss to Chicago, Neal's potential absence would leave rookie Jaylinn Hawkins in line for increased reps at strong safety. There is still time, however, for Neal to make a practice appearance Saturday, with the Falcons not kicking off until Monday night against the Packers.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense
The Atlanta Falcons’ banged-up defense will limp into Lambeau Field on Monday night with five starters ailing on a unit that’s giving up an NFL-worst 36 points per gameOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers, Falcons both deal with injuries in receiving group
Atlanta’s Julio Jones and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are practicing again after sitting out games over the weekendOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nursing hamstring injury Neal (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Impact Neal is coming off back-to-back games with eight tackles, despite only having played roughly 80 percent of defensive snaps this season. The star safety will still have two more chances to up his level or practice activity ahead of Monday's game against the Packers.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
