Keanu Neal, veteran safety, has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons, having played for the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted in 2016, he appeared in 89 games, making 69 starts. His peak was in 2017, earning a Pro Bowl nod with a career-high 116 tackles. After suffering significant injuries in previous seasons before transitioning to linebacker, Neal returned to safety for his final years. He concludes his career with 523 tackles, four interceptions, and eight forced fumbles, sharing reflections on how football shaped his identity.
All the lessons learned through the game has helped mold me into who I am today.
Neal's best season was in 2017 when he was selected to the lone Pro Bowl of his career.
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