Keanu Neal Retires from NFL After Eight Seasons

The former Pro Bowl safety and first-round draft pick announced his decision after not playing in the 2024 season.

Keanu Neal, 29, officially announced his NFL retirement on February 23, 2025, via an Instagram post.
Drafted 17th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2016, Neal played for four teams during his career: the Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Neal's best season came in 2017 when he earned a Pro Bowl selection after recording 116 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception.
Injuries, including an ACL tear in 2018 and an Achilles injury in 2019, significantly impacted his career, including his final stint with the Steelers in 2023.
Neal finishes his career with 523 tackles, eight forced fumbles, four interceptions, and one Super Bowl appearance with the Falcons in 2017.