Keanu Neal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former Falcons safety Keanu Neal retires

Neal announced on Sunday that he is hanging up the cleats. This past Sunday, veteran safety Keanu Neal officially announced his retirement from the NFL via his Instagram account, marking the end of a notable eight-season career.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Former Falcons First-Rounder Is Hanging Up The Cleats

During the 2016 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons front office was buzzing about possibly drafting a safety out of the University of Florida. Keanu Neal was a hard-hitting safety often comparable to former Philadelphia Eagles great Brian Dawkins.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / February 24

An old Falcons friend officially announces retirement

An old Falcons friend is retiring, Keanu Neal announced after eight seasons in the NFL. “All the lessons learned through the game has helped mold me into who I am today,” the 29-year-old wrote in a post to Instagram on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Field Level Media / February 23

Former Pro Bowl S Keanu Neal announces retirement

Former Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight NFL seasons. Neal, 29, was a first-round draft pick (17th overall) in 2016 by the Atlanta Falcons and spent his first five seasons (2016-20) with the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Ex-NFL Pro Bowl safety announces his retirement at age 29

One former NFL Pro Bowler has decided to call it an early career. Veteran safety Keanu Neal announced on Sunday in a post to his Instagram page that he has decided to retire from the NFL.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 23

Veteran safety Keanu Neal announces his retirement

Keanu Neal did not play in 2024, and he will not make a return next season. The veteran safety announced his retirement on Sunday.

NFL News / Steelers Now / February 24

Former Steelers Safety Announces Retirement from NFL

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Keanu Neal has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. The 29-year-old Neal spent his final season with the Steelers in 2023.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 23

Keanu Neal Announces Retirement From NFL

According to Greg Auman, former Buccaneers, Cowboys, Falcons, and Steelers S Keanu Neal announced his retirement from the NFL on Instagram. Neal, 29, is a former first-round pick of the Falcons back in 2016.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 10

Steelers Take Million Dollar Hit on Salary Cap

Keanu Neal was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers in March of this year, but it was not until this past week that they felt the full financial repercussions.

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NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / March 9, 2024

Ravens Free Agency: Steelers Release Pro Bowl S Keanu Neal; Baltimore Bound?

The Baltimore Ravens could be in the market for a safety this offseason, and now a familiar face could be available. The Pittsburgh Steelers have released safety Keanu Neal with a failed physical designation the team announced on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 8, 2024

Steelers cut former Pro Bowl defender after failed physical

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 7, 2024

Steelers release former Pro Bowl safety in salary cap clearing move

With NFL free agency almost here, teams are making moves to clear up some cap space. The Pittsburgh Steelers made another move in that capacity by releasing safety Keanu Neal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7, 2024

Steelers release veteran safety

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