Commanders Sign Former Saints Running Back Devin Neal to Practice Squad

The addition gives Washington a low-cost depth option as Neal seeks to recover from injuries and rebuild his NFL career.

Overview

The Commanders signed Devin Neal to their practice squad on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to NFL insider reporting.
Neal, a 2025 mid-round pick out of Kansas, totaled about 310 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie but missed time this season because of ankle and hamstring issues and was released with an injury settlement.
Since leaving New Orleans, Neal had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, worked out for the Miami Dolphins, and now joins Washington as he looks for a stable roster spot.
Washington’s backfield has shown inconsistent rushing production and availability early in the 2026 season, so the team added Neal as a developmental depth piece rather than an immediate proven solution.
Neal was a two-time All-Big 12 at Kansas with 4,343 career rushing yards and 49 TDs in college, and signing to a practice squad means he can be developed and later promoted only through a separate roster transaction if his health and performance warrant it.