Ryan Neal
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
76
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Neal arrives in Tampa Bay off a productive season in Seattle that saw him record a career-best 66 tackles and eight pass defenses while also conceding a career-low 45.9 completion percentage in primary coverage. The fifth-year safety also logged a career-high 695 defensive snaps last year, and his physical presence leaves him poised to assume the safety duties left behind by the departed Mike Edwards. Neal has proven an efficient tackler and pass disruptor in the last three seasons overall, as he generated a combined 93 stops and eight pass breakups on 796 plays on defense between 2020 and 2021. Read Past Outlooks
Solid campaign in '23
Neal compiled 76 tackles (52 solo) across 15 regular-season games in 2023, adding three tackles (one solo) in two postseason games.
ANALYSIS
The veteran enjoyed a solid statistical Bucs debut campaign, logging the second-most regular-season snaps from scrimmage of his career (563) and setting a career high in tackles. However, he failed to force any turnovers and also surrendered an 87.5 percent completion rate, four touchdowns and 19.9 yards per attempt on the 16 passes that went his way in primary coverage. Neal played on a one-year deal in 2023, and there's a chance the Buccaneers opt to go younger at strong safety next season.
The veteran enjoyed a solid statistical Bucs debut campaign, logging the second-most regular-season snaps from scrimmage of his career (563) and setting a career high in tackles. However, he failed to force any turnovers and also surrendered an 87.5 percent completion rate, four touchdowns and 19.9 yards per attempt on the 16 passes that went his way in primary coverage. Neal played on a one-year deal in 2023, and there's a chance the Buccaneers opt to go younger at strong safety next season.
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Appears ready to return
Neal (back) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
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Downgraded to out
Neal (back) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Neal (back) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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No go Wednesday
Neal (back) was considered a nonparticipant at the Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
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Will not return
Neal (hip) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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